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I am a collector of writing instruments for a short time, mainly PARKER'S and S.T. DUPONT brands, and will like to hear what are the top 5 models to collect in both brands from the experienced collectors. Thanks,

A.E.S

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stefanv Vintage

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The top five for you to collect would be the five that you like the most. These are my favourite Parkers:

 

http://www.stefanv.com/pens/fpn_photos/signature/parker-duofold.jpg

 

http://www.stefanv.com/pens/fpn_photos/signature/parker-50-falcon.jpg

 

http://www.stefanv.com/pens/fpn_photos/signature/parker-51-special.jpg

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A pen from my collection:

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tmcneil82 Extremely Rare

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I know nothing of ST Dupont, but I would say the most collectible Parkers are Duofolds, Vacumatics, 51s, Pre Duofold Lucky Curves. Now, there are a ton of subcategories in each of those as well. But Stefanv is right, buy what you like. Can't go wrong with that.

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I am a collector of writing instruments for a short time, mainly PARKER'S and S.T. DUPONT brands, and will like to hear what are the top 5 models to collect in both brands from the experienced collectors. Thanks,

A.E.S

 

If I were limiting myself to 5 Parkers, I would want:

 

"51" Vacumatic

 

"51" Flighter

 

"Big Red" Duofold Senior

 

1st Generation Vacumatic (striped celluloid)

 

75 Cisele (US manufacture)

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Just sticking to Parkers (I have no experience with ST DuPont), you can't go wrong with a selection of Dufolds, Vacumatics and 51's. I would also add two of the lower end models: the 45 fp and the Jotter ballpoint- two game changers in the cartridge/converter and reliable ballpoint markets. In both the cartridge fp and ballpoint business, Parker was a later entry to the market; but in both cases they not only did it better, but perhaps created the standard that still exists today.

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Rockyrod Vintage

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My favorite all around great pen to actually use......a Parker VP. Then Burgundy VAC in OS, Buckskin beige 51, Mandarin Yellow Duofold, and a striped DuoVac.

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pajaro Museum Piece

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Parker 51 aerometric, midnight blue

Parker 51 aerometric, cocoa

Parker 51 aerometric, plum

Parker 51 aerometric, forest green,

Parker 51 aerometric, navy gray.

 

 

 

 

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An economy Parker Collection - aka the School Pens Collection

 

Parker 15/Mixy - merged into Jotter line

 

Parker 21

 

Parker 25

 

Parker 45

 

Jotter

 

 

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You gotta try to get Parkers 45, 51, 75, red Duofold, and Vacumatic.

Add a capillary filling Parker 61, if you can.

 

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Almost any early 30s depression era.

 

30s Vacumatic

 

20s Big Red

 

Duovacs, especially the Black and Rose

 

English Parker Maximas

 

Parker 75s, especially French, Ecossais and similar.

 

And... as an oddball try the Parker 35, Parker flex nibs at their best.

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I have a 51 with a steel nib. I purchased it in a flea market in Greenwich, England. It seems to have had little use and writes well. It has Parker markings, but could be a fake. Anyway, it writes pretty well and I love it.

I only have two pens - an Aurora Optima and others.

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Golden Web, Geometric, Black Shadow, Mandarin Duofold, 51 Sterling

 

Just my 2 cents

 

 

Can you elaborate "51 Sterling" meaning sterling cap or Torelli / Parker Empire Style "51"

made in all Ag .925..I don't recall a production Parker "51" made in all sterling silver..

 

Thank you for your consideration..

 

Fred

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I have a 51 with a steel nib. I purchased it in a flea market in Greenwich, England. It seems to have had little use and writes well. It has Parker markings, but could be a fake. Anyway, it writes pretty well and I love it.

 

 

I suspect this might be a Parker 21, it had a steel nib, the 51 had a 14 ct nib as released for sale by the manufacturer. Parker upgraded my P21's nib in 1968 to that of a P51 as they are interchangeable, and pen still writes well .The 21 does not have the fine arrow clip , whereas the 21 is closer to a Parker 45's clip. Good find for a collection anyway, in Australia the 45 was more popular than the 21.

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Golden Web, Geometric, Black Shadow, Mandarin Duofold, 51 Sterling

 

Just my 2 cents

 

 

Can you elaborate "51 Sterling" meaning sterling cap or Torelli / Parker Empire Style "51"

made in all Ag .925..I don't recall a production Parker "51" made in all sterling silver..

 

Thank you for your consideration..

 

Fred

 

 

Parker 51 with Sterling Cap. I'd also add Royal Challenger Sword Clip

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Golden Web, Geometric, Black Shadow, Mandarin Duofold, 51 Sterling

 

Just my 2 cents

 

 

Can you elaborate "51 Sterling" meaning sterling cap or Torelli / Parker Empire Style "51"

made in all Ag .925..I don't recall a production Parker "51" made in all sterling silver..

 

Thank you for your consideration..

 

Fred

 

 

Parker 51 with Sterling Cap. I'd also add Royal Challenger Sword Clip

 

 

Thank you..

 

Fred

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The answer seems to be, " Yes, yes, yes, yes and yes."

 

I seem to concur.

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I am a collector of writing instruments for a short time, mainly PARKER'S and S.T. DUPONT brands, and will like to hear what are the top 5 models to collect in both brands from the experienced collectors. Thanks,

A.E.S

 

Some great Parker suggestions.

 

For ST Duponts a short list might be:

 

Classique

Gatsby

Montparnasse

Ellipsis

Fidelio or standard or X-Large Orpheo/Olympio

 

http://www.fototime.com/FB19E08F336F692/large.jpg

 

from left to right: Classique, Gatsby, small and large Montparnasse, Ellipsis, Fidelio, standard and large Olympio/Orpheo

 

 

 

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