Parker 51

[Eirlys]

I am in the process of de-cluttering and have come across quite a few Parker pens. Most are roller pens but there are two labelled Parker 51.

 

These probably date back to the 70's or 80's and look quite ordinary. Are they of any monetary value, please?

[Nekomata]

I was looking at a few vintage pens on eBay; they seem to go for around £65.

[corgicoupe]

What is the color of the first one?

[Arkanabar]

base price for a black, user-grade "51" in working order is around $80US. I think the grey ones may go for more, but I couldn't say for sure. Richard Binder's site could help you more fully identify your pens.

[sandy101]

I bought a gold capped one off e0-bay for £40. So, yes - they do have some monetary value. You are not going to make a fortune, but you should get the best part of £100 for the two of them - somewhere around £80-£120?

[PS104]

Well, you won't be able to buy that Lamborghini that you've been dreaming about but a good working "51" will get a couple of movie admission tickets, a couple boxes of popcorn and a couple of sodas and still have some leftover change

[Eirlys]

Thank you, All, so much for the information. I had placed them ready for the Guides' Jumble Sale then thought I'd ask here.

 

Corgicoupe. It's black in colour.

[PaulS]

I hate to be a killjoy, but Girl Guides jumble sales may not attract the ardent P51 collector, or come to that anyone prepared to lay out serious shekels for a fp, and you may possibly not achieve the figures being quoted here - of course wish you every success - but on line auction sites might have been the better sales venue.

[Eirlys]

Mint: After reading the above posts I hastily withdrew my items from the Jumble Sale box. As I said, good job I thought about asking advice from members of this Forum : always helpful.

 

I now have eight Parker roller pens and one other Parker fountain pen, (not marked 51), to investigate.