Engraved Parker 51 cap

[CVR]

I've got a Parker 51 with what seems to be a custom engraved cap. Has anyone seen something like this, or does anyone have some idea of what this might be?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Carguy]

This was probably a custom design done by a jeweler. I think these pens were predominantly sold in jewelry stores and this was probably an option at one of the higher end stores.

[CVR]

56 minutes ago, Carguy said:

This was probably a custom design done by a jeweler. I think these pens were predominantly sold in jewelry stores and this was probably an option at one of the higher end stores.

 

Sounds likely. Wish I could figure out what it was an engraving of. There's a lot of detail to the carving, and it's doesn't seem to be anyone's initials.

 

 

 

 

[IThinkIHaveAProblem]

I donno what it is either, but it sure is neat!

 

edit:

if you look at it and try and read it starting at the jewel (second pic) it kinda looks like initials.. 

like "H somethin somethin..."

[Beechwood]

A lot of skill has gone into that cap.

 

I am seeing the initials A O'D

 

 

Unlikely to be a one off with that skill level, perhaps others have something similar

 

 

[Glenn-SC]

If I had to guess I’d say “ACD”. 
 

I would also say that it is a unique piece done by a jeweler.

[CVR]

Yes, it's a pretty skilled and detailed engraving. Unusual on a pen, perhaps.

 

Here are better close-ups. One is a flipped version of the other, since it's hard to know which way is up. (Could even be in a vertical orientation.)

 

 

 

[Beechwood]

You might be able to see the engraving a little better by covering the cap with thin paper, we call it tracing paper but I am not sure if that is a US term, try and take an impression using charcoal rubbed over the paper or a soft pencil, at least 2B.

 

I am seeing GST on the inverted cap

 

 

The pen cap doesn't look to have seen a lot of use

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1 hour ago, Beechwood said:

The pen cap doesn't look to have seen a lot of use

 

Yes, it doesn't seem to have much use on it. If it were indeed a monogrammed gift, the recipient may have chosen not to use it much.