Jump to content


Photo

Interesting Parker?


  • Please log in to reply
13 replies to this topic

#1 FarmBoy

FarmBoy

    journeyman

  • Members
  • 676 posts
  • LocationSFO USA

Posted 02 September 2014 - 01:52 AM

I don't know where to start on this one.  I'm not a big 'early rubber Parker' guy but still, where to start.

 

Rare Antique Parker Lucky Curve.



#2 david i

david i

    ADVISOR

  • ADVISORS
  • 7,515 posts
  • LocationEast Coast USA

Posted 02 September 2014 - 01:55 AM

Not my focus, but wrong cap comes to mind. Wrong barrel too, perhaps.  Hey, at least it has a nib.


David R. Isaacson MD. Website: VACUMANIA.com for quality old pens with full warranty.
Email: isaacson@frontiernet.net

Posted Image

#3 Penprophet

Penprophet

    greenhorn

  • Members
  • PipPip
  • 24 posts

Posted 02 September 2014 - 03:01 AM

I am fairly sure it has a Parker nib- too bad about the rest of the pen.

 

 Mark


Edited by Penprophet, 02 September 2014 - 03:02 AM.


#4 John Danza

John Danza

    ADVISOR

  • ADVISORS
  • 909 posts

Posted 02 September 2014 - 03:02 AM

Looks like a no-name with a Parker nib and feed stuck in it.

John Danza


"Positive attitude makes for good decisions, but bad decisions make for great stories."

 

 

6080b6b0-840c-4c9c-aea6-5fb1f5d30e96_zps

 


#5 Procyon

Procyon

    journeyman

  • Members
  • 725 posts
  • LocationSouthern California

Posted 02 September 2014 - 04:16 AM

Hey, the guy is an ArchDuke - he wouldn't lie.  B)



Schrödinger's cat walks into a bar.  And doesn't.

 

 

Regards,
Allan


#6 Alex2014

Alex2014

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 35 posts
  • LocationIasi, Romania

Posted 02 September 2014 - 05:09 AM

Dated 1880s? Already doubtful. I am not at all an expert, but I suppose something is wrong also with this Parker #15 dated 1890s as well (nib with round hole?). Same seller 'forgot' to say that this is not a Oversize, but a Junior and the arrow nib could not be from the 20s as he declares. 


Edited by Alex2014, 02 September 2014 - 06:17 AM.


#7 Norm

Norm

    journeyman

  • Members
  • 237 posts

Posted 02 September 2014 - 12:44 PM

Archduke as a title isn't spelled with a capital D.



#8 John Danza

John Danza

    ADVISOR

  • ADVISORS
  • 909 posts

Posted 02 September 2014 - 04:30 PM

Dated 1880s? Already doubtful. I am not at all an expert, but I suppose something is wrong also with this Parker #15 dated 1890s as well (nib with round hole?). Same seller 'forgot' to say that this is not a Oversize, but a Junior and the arrow nib could not be from the 20s as he declares. 

 

At least this pen is really a Parker 15. It's got a nice look with the alternating pearl and abalone shells, which was an option then. The nib is a replacement, and it's worth about 35% of what he's asking for it, but that's the norm for this guy.



John Danza


"Positive attitude makes for good decisions, but bad decisions make for great stories."

 

 

6080b6b0-840c-4c9c-aea6-5fb1f5d30e96_zps

 


#9 Alex2014

Alex2014

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 35 posts
  • LocationIasi, Romania

Posted 02 September 2014 - 04:44 PM

At least this pen is really a Parker 15. It's got a nice look with the alternating pearl and abalone shells, which was an option then. The nib is a replacement, and it's worth about 35% of what he's asking for it, but that's the norm for this guy.

 

 

I'd be happy to find a #15 restored under 2000 $, with an original nib, but I doubt it would be possible. Thanks for your assessment.


Edited by Alex2014, 02 September 2014 - 04:48 PM.


#10 John Danza

John Danza

    ADVISOR

  • ADVISORS
  • 909 posts

Posted 02 September 2014 - 07:56 PM



 



At least this pen is really a Parker 15. It's got a nice look with the alternating pearl and abalone shells, which was an option then. The nib is a replacement, and it's worth about 35% of what he's asking for it, but that's the norm for this guy.

 

 

I'd be happy to find a #15 restored under 2000 $, with an original nib, but I doubt it would be possible. Thanks for your assessment.

 

 

Alex, I guess it's the case of auction versus retail, since retail will always be higher. The Parker 15 below I bought at the Chicago Pen Show auction a couple of years ago for $1750, which included the buyer's premium. The nib is original and the trim is in near mint. But at the same show someone had one on their table and wouldn't budge from at $2500. Cie la vie!

 

Parker15closed.jpg

 

Model15nib.jpg



John Danza


"Positive attitude makes for good decisions, but bad decisions make for great stories."

 

 

6080b6b0-840c-4c9c-aea6-5fb1f5d30e96_zps

 


#11 Alex2014

Alex2014

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 35 posts
  • LocationIasi, Romania

Posted 03 September 2014 - 04:58 AM

 



 



At least this pen is really a Parker 15. It's got a nice look with the alternating pearl and abalone shells, which was an option then. The nib is a replacement, and it's worth about 35% of what he's asking for it, but that's the norm for this guy.

 

 

I'd be happy to find a #15 restored under 2000 $, with an original nib, but I doubt it would be possible. Thanks for your assessment.

 

 

Alex, I guess it's the case of auction versus retail, since retail will always be higher. The Parker 15 below I bought at the Chicago Pen Show auction a couple of years ago for $1750, which included the buyer's premium. The nib is original and the trim is in near mint. But at the same show someone had one on their table and wouldn't budge from at $2500. Cie la vie!

 

 

 

A beauty! Oui c'est la vie :)  In Europe, and in Romania, there are no FP auction.



#12 gweddig

gweddig

    journeyman

  • Members
  • 128 posts
  • LocationNorthern CA

Posted 03 September 2014 - 05:49 AM

I don't know where to start on this one. I'm not a big 'early rubber Parker' guy but still, where to start.

Rare Antique Parker Lucky Curve.

I'll drive down, knock on his door and offer him $20.

Edited by gweddig, 03 September 2014 - 05:49 AM.


#13 FarmBoy

FarmBoy

    journeyman

  • Members
  • 676 posts
  • LocationSFO USA

Posted 03 September 2014 - 10:24 AM

I don't know where to start on this one. I'm not a big 'early rubber Parker' guy but still, where to start.Rare Antique Parker Lucky Curve.

I'll drive down, knock on his door and offer him $20.
Factoring in the gas I think you will be under water .

#14 David Nishimura

David Nishimura

    journeyman

  • Members
  • 701 posts

Posted 03 September 2014 - 12:56 PM

I'm pretty sure that's the same guy who was formerly selling as bohemian*doc






1 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users