Parker identification

[wmc]

This pen was included in several hundred pens from my father. I would like to identify it and determine its vintage. It is marked "Made in UK" and "Parker" on the cap. I cleaned the section, put in a new cartridge, and it writes wonderfully.

[Mr.Rene]

Greetings!

It looks like a Parker 88 or maybe Rialto?

It is not very old really 1980-90's years...

https://parkerpens.net/parker88.html

 

Regards

[Beechwood]

The series of Parkers from around this era is much under rated, including the 95, maintenance is very straightforward, flush it through with cold water and that's about it, take care with the gold plating which is very thin and you can wear it through.

[Ted Nashe]

I agree with @Mr.Rene : it looks like a Parker 88 Corinth:

https://collectablepens.co.uk/products/parker-88-corinth-22ct-gold-plated-fountain-pen-mint-condition-1988

 

I'm pleased it's a good writer 🖋️

[wmc]

Thanks for the replies. I knew it wasn't old but I like to know about the history and there are so many Parker models that it is difficult for an apprentice to figure out. 

The gold is thin and is worn off on the top of the clip.

[inkstainedruth]

There's a page on the link that Mr. Rene posted which shows photos of various pens and you can click on the images to go to the appropriate article for what looks like the one you have (the site itself, BTW, is also known as parkercollector.com, and is my go-to site for all things Parker pens...).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[mr T.]

On 11/26/2025 at 6:42 PM, inkstainedruth said:

There's a page on the link that Mr. Rene posted which shows photos of various pens and you can click on the images to go to the appropriate article for what looks like the one you have (the site itself, BTW, is also known as parkercollector.com, and is my go-to site for all things Parker pens...).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

Parkercollector is a very good source for info about Parker pens. Some info about the 88/Rialto there can also be found here and here.