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I am a novice collector and bought the 75 Spanish Treasure Fleet, and the 1976 Bicenntinal 75....both in mahogany cases. I saw a Bicenntinial for about $1400, but the value of the Spanish treasure Fleet eludes me after searching many times on web. One, a year or so, in England carried a $2400 tag for sale. Any Help...Thank you.... :headsmack:

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I am a novice collector and bought the 75 Spanish Treasure Fleet, and the 1976 Bicenntinal 75....both in mahogany cases. I saw a Bicenntinial for about $1400, but the value of the Spanish treasure Fleet eludes me after searching many times on web. One, a year or so, in England carried a $2400 tag for sale. Any Help...Thank you.... :headsmack:

Just happened to notice that speerbob on eBay (not affiliated - just a very pleased repeat customer) has a 75 Spanish Treasure Fleet currently offered for a Buy it Now of $1,200.

 

donnie

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My guess to the value of the STF Mint in the box would

be in the $800-$1300 range without the Spanish coin.

Mike

 

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Urgent request for Parkercrazy to come to our rescue, he WILL know the answer :hmm1:

Obi Won WD40

Re vera, cara mea, mea nil refert!

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Urgent request for Parkercrazy to come to our rescue, he WILL know the answer :hmm1:

 

 

Hi Jim,

 

The value of the Bicentennial in the wood box is $500 to $600 new in box. The Spanish Treasure Fleet is $1200 and up depending on if all the paperwork is there and if it includes a replica coin sent to dealers from Parker. I have sold these for over $1500 New in box with the coin. Also is the Spanish Treasure Fleet BP, which are very hard to find. These will also sell for $1200 New in Box with the coin. Just a few pictures to show these Parker 75's. :cloud9: :cloud9:

 

Take Care, Francis

 

Spanish Treasure Fleet BP

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_2030.jpg

 

Spanish Treasure Fleet 75's New in Box

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_1260.jpg

 

Bicentennial 75 set in pewter box, these are hard to find

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_0284.jpg

 

Paperwork that came with the Spanish Treasure Fleet pens

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_1263.jpg

 

Tassies Mint marks for the STF 75, mint mark of Mexico and eagle of purity

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_1270.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_1267.jpg

 

The real 1715 Treasure Coin

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_1265.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_1264.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

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Thank you Francis, I am still :puddle: over the pictures :headsmack:

 

Jim

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Re vera, cara mea, mea nil refert!

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Thank you kind folks for all the good information and responses. I understand the old Parker 51 is considered the best writing instrument(smooth) by Parker as an everyday instrument. I have always had an affinity for fountain pens and, once, even had a quill I wrote with; occasionally. I also collect 50's-70's LP's, guns, knives, artwork, and old books, primarily. I have more desk set pens than individual fountain pens. Happy hunting and collecting!!!!

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Hi Francis,

 

I recently acquired a Parker 75 Spanish Fleet FP complete with box and papers, but missing the silver coin. I am curious to know whether the coin in the original box was a real 1715 coin or a silver replica. I suspect it was the real coin, in which case was it an 8 or a 4 reale. By the way your pictures are fantantastic, which actually influenced my decision to acquire one, although I have several 75's

 

regards

 

Conrad

 

 

Hi Jim,

 

The value of the Bicentennial in the wood box is $500 to $600 new in box. The Spanish Treasure Fleet is $1200 and up depending on if all the paperwork is there and if it includes a replica coin sent to dealers from Parker. I have sold these for over $1500 New in box with the coin. Also is the Spanish Treasure Fleet BP, which are very hard to find. These will also sell for $1200 New in Box with the coin. Just a few pictures to show these Parker 75's. :cloud9: :cloud9:

 

Take Care, Francis

 

Spanish Treasure Fleet BP

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_2030.jpg

 

Spanish Treasure Fleet 75's New in Box

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_1260.jpg

 

Bicentennial 75 set in pewter box, these are hard to find

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_0284.jpg

 

Paperwork that came with the Spanish Treasure Fleet pens

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_1263.jpg

 

Tassies Mint marks for the STF 75, mint mark of Mexico and eagle of purity

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_1270.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_1267.jpg

 

The real 1715 Treasure Coin

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_1265.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/fjm111/000_1264.jpg

 

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Speaking of Spanish treasures, lookup Mel Fisher's museum in Key West.

They'll sell your replicas or the real thing for mucho bucks from Nuestra

Señora del Atocha ship. Mel Fisher

 

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Speaking of Spanish treasures, lookup Mel Fisher's museum in Key West.

They'll sell your replicas or the real thing for mucho bucks from Nuestra

Señora del Atocha ship. Mel Fisher

 

Didn't the ST include a musquet bullet too?

 

Juan in Andalucía

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Hi,

 

hope you do not mind if another newbie amends this threat with one more question...

 

I am not a collector yet, but recently I have received a "Spanish Treasure Fleet - 1715" fountain pen from an uncle. From the Parker website I have found out that it must be a "Sonnet Ciselé".

 

It was given to me as a set together with a ball pen of the same design, but without the "treasure fleet". No box/coin/certificate was attached. The pens are used but otherwise in very good condition. (However, I know my uncle and I am 100% sure that the fountain pen it is no fake.)

 

My question: Do you think it would be of a similar value as the 75 discussed above ?

 

Of course I would very much appreciate any tip or remark on what I should additionally know about this pen (or where to get further reliable information). So far I learned where the silver came from and that there were only 4700 or so pen produced in this way. Should I look out for the box with the coin?

 

Best regards

McSmiley

 

 

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McSmiley,

 

You're either going to have to post a picture of what you have, or clarify (in words) what you have, as your statements conflict each other. On the one hand, you mention receiving a Spanish Treasure Fleet fountain pen, then say that "From the Parker website I have found out that it must be a "Sonnet Ciselé." To the best of my knowledge, Parker made the Spanish Treasure Fleet pens using only their 75 model, nothing else. The Sonnet Ciselé you refer to, is a totally different pen. The Sonnet is a totally different pen model than the 75. The Ciselé is a pattern which Parker used on its 75 pen, as well as, the later Sonnet model pens. If you truly have a Spanish Treasure Fleet pen, congratulations. Otherwise, if you have a Sonnet, it's value will be but a mere fraction of the Spanish Treasure Fleet pens.

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Ciselé is a pattern which Parker used on its 75 pen, as well as, the later Sonnet model pens.

 

Sorry - as mentioned, I am not so familiar with the pen names yet and I just tried to identify by finding the closest model on the Parker website.

 

Actually I learned now from you that it must be the 75, as it has all the insignia for the treasure fleet series as described above (Eagle of Prunity, engravings).

 

Cannot add the photo just now, but will try later-on.

 

Best regards

McSmiley

 

 

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Resurrecting an old thread.... what kind of price would you expect to pay for one of these pens in today's market... excellent condition without box and paperwork? I've been offered one and want to check whether the price is realistic...

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