Parker 41 Mechanical Pencil

[99mikey99]

I have a lead mechanical pencil that my mother got when she worked at Parker Pen Co. in Toronto in the early to mid '60s. The pencil is peachy to orange in colour with a silver cap and arrow and black jewel. The cap reads PARKER and the number 41 is on it as well. It does not say where it was made. The eraser is still inside and you twist the pencil to forward the lead. There is a lead inside but no extras. Would this pencil have any value? Is it common to find one? I was thinking of putting it on EBAY for my mother but would not know what to ask? Any help from you writing specialists? Thanks in advance. The pencil has been used by the way but looks to be in excellent condition.

[jaytaylor]

The Parker 41 was made for a very limited period which makes it an uncommon pen. As for value, a used Parker 41 pencil may reach $40-50 on ebay. This is just my opinion though and a guess at value.

I have picked up Parker 41 fountain pen and pencil sets for $100 from ebay in mint condition.

 

See http://www.parkerpens.net/parker/parker41.shtml