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Marion Blundell

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When my father died I inherited all his pens, amongst which were this set of fountain pen, ballpoint and propelling pencil.  I have just kept them boxed since and thought I should find out what they are.  My earliest memory of him using them is in the 1970’s. D8C5A86F-8742-486D-A107-64F3879430BA.thumb.jpeg.c32ef51258f64036240a0ce97a4df4e0.jpeg Can anyone help please?

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Yes, I also think it’s a Parker 65 Insignia set. 

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That's certainly a 65 nib. The 65 doesn't get a lot of love as a Parker model, but I like it a lot; the nib styling reminds me of the Waterman Concorde, another pen that gets less love than it should, and from roughly the same era IIRC.

Too many pens, too little time!

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Thank you very much. I am really pleased to have them identified. Unfortunately I don’t have their original box and don’t want them getting damaged. I have no idea of value but will search out a suitable case for them.

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To be honest I haven’t really used them.  I think I may sell them as I would rather they were used than sit in a cupboard.  I haven’t a clue where to start with this though, ie where to sell and estimated value.  Any advice would be much appreciated.

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Why sell an inheritance?  You don't have to use them.

Baptiste knew how to make a short job long

For love of it. And yet not waste time either.

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Do try using that fountain pen first. It may be quite enjoyable. And if you do enjoy it you'll be glad you tried it out. If you don't, then of course you can decide to sell it or (if you want a nice warm feeling) give it to someone who will appreciate it.

 

 

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I do feel that pens need to be used and enjoyed.  I’m retired now and not sure I could do them justice but will try.  I would certainly prefer that they are used and loved rather than sitting in storage.

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