Are There Other Parker Duofold 'big Red' With Christian Olsen Logo?

[geekyjock]

Just bought a Vintage Pwrker Duofold 'Big red' (flattop) from an auction site. I notice a C.O. anchor logo on its barrel which I believe is the logo of the Danish pen distributor of parker pens in EU during the 1930's. if i'm correct this is a rare sighting and a gem to my collection.

What do you think guys?

[Sasha Royale]

American capitalism -- If one is willing to pay enough, I can imagine The Parker Company making a special run of Duofolds. However, I suspect it is more likely an aftermarket customization. Items, (in this case pens) , with large, clear surface areas, are well-suited for tags, logos, etc. The Sheaffer NoNonsense pens, and later copies, were much preferred for this. Of course, I regard ANY vintage Parker Duofold Senior to be a treasure.

 

Will you share some photographs, please.

[geekyjock]

The item is still on my way, as of now I have the pictures that the seller sent me. Upon research, it seems to me that there are other Parker Fountain pens that are made in USA but marked with the Christian Olsen Logo to be sold for the European Market, but haven't seen much of the senior reds (I saw one around the net but it's the 'streamline' section feed).

 

Yeah that what bothers me, if it's an aftermarket customization. Here are some of its pictures.

American capitalism -- If one is willing to pay enough, I can imagine The Parker Company making a special run of Duofolds. However, I suspect it is more likely an aftermarket customization. Items, (in this case pens) , with large, clear surface areas, are well-suited for tags, logos, etc. The Sheaffer NoNonsense pens, and later copies, were much preferred for this. Of course, I regard ANY vintage Parker Duofold Senior to be a treasure.

 

Will you share some photographs, please.

[FarmBoy]

Looks as one would expect.

[geekyjock]

Looks as one would expect.

You think it's legit?

[peterg]

My understanding is that pens destined for sale by Olsen were marked with the anchour by Parker and that they didn't start manufacturing pens until the late 1930's. I haven't seen a marked Senior but have seen several marked Juniors, so I would believe it is genuine.

There was a very informative Penol web site but it appears to have disappeared.

[geekyjock]

My understanding is that pens destined for sale by Olsen were marked with the anchour by Parker and that they didn't start manufacturing pens until the late 1930's. I haven't seen a marked Senior but have seen several marked Juniors, so I would believe it is genuine.

There was a very informative Penol web site but it appears to have disappeared.

Yes, it's hard to search for more infos about other similar seniors with Christian Olsen marks. I think i saw via online a Duofold Senior 'Streamline' section that has the similar logo, but not the flat top section version. Now the question is, does the C.O. anchor marking makes it more sought after/valuable? Or devaluates it. Hmm the mystique that surrounds this pen.