Diamond Embossed Vac Plunger?
Started by David H, Feb 15 2013 05:51 PM
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#2
Posted 15 February 2013 - 08:48 PM
I recently came across a Vacumatic with a diamond shapeembossed on the plunger “button”. Ofcourse I assume that you all (or at least Dr. I) have seen this before and know all about it, so canyou fill me in on it’s significance?
Thanks
Hi,
I've seen such on Vacs dated around 1940, generally (always?) on standard-diameter (Major/Junior) pens. Have a vague recollection that "first year" Parker 51's (1941 or so) carry similar. I'm overdue for examining a zillion or so 2nd-Gen Vacs lying around to see if I can firm up a date correlation
regards
david
David R. Isaacson MD. Website: VACUMANIA.com for quality old pens with full warranty.
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#3
Posted 15 February 2013 - 10:35 PM
I recently came across a Vacumatic with a diamond shapeembossed on the plunger “button”. Ofcourse I assume that you all (or at least Dr. I) have seen this before and know all about it, so canyou fill me in on it’s significance?
Thanks
Hi,
I've seen such on Vacs dated around 1940, generally (always?) on standard-diameter (Major/Junior) pens. Have a vague recollection that "first year" Parker 51's (1941 or so) carry similar. I'm overdue for examining a zillion or so 2nd-Gen Vacs lying around to see if I can firm up a date correlation
regards
david
Yup some 1:st year 51's have them:
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