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[Raphael101000]

I got a vintage Parker rollerball a year ago, it's made from solid silver and I don't have a clue what it is. I guess it's about 30 years old or so, can anyone tell me what it is, it's very thin and can fit modern roller cartridges

[david i]

I got a vintage Parker rollerball a year ago, it's made from solid silver and I don't have a clue what it is. I guess it's about 30 years old or so, can anyone tell me what it is, it's very thin and can fit modern roller cartridges

 

Hi Raphael,

Welcome to Fountain Pen Board.  Parker made a fair number of pens in silver, not all of which were fat. A particularly thin pen from that era that was I believe offered in silver was the Parker 180.

 

Here is a link to Parker 180 chat. Of course a pic will help. We offer free storage in the GALLERY at top of page.

 

LInk- Parker 180 Pens- Link

 

 

regards

 

d

[ceejaybee]

A photo would be helpful but failing that a quick description of the pattern and the cap imprints would probably be enough to identify it as there weren't many Parker models that were produced both in Sterling and as a rollerball. The links will help.....

 

Parker 105 in the bark pattern

 

Parker 85 in the Acacia pattern (bark but not the same pattern as the 105)

 

Parker 75 in the Cisele (grid) pattern 

 

Sonnet in the Cisele (grid) pattern

 

Duofold in the Godron pattern (lined)

 

The clips should be the key feature here - match the same clip and you've found your pen

[Raphael101000]

Looks like David was right, it's a 180, but the clip similar to the 75

Edited by Raphael101000, 26 February 2014 - 10:13 PM.

[ceejaybee]

Great that you've managed to identify it, what pattern does it have? The only 180s I've come across made from sterling/solid silver were prototypes, sounds very interesting - is it hallmarked?

[Raphael101000]

No, the pattern is just chiseled straight lines

Edited by Raphael101000, 26 February 2014 - 11:14 PM.

[Raphael101000]

Looking closer I see that it's a Godron Parker 75 silver

[ceejaybee]

In that case I can definitely recommend a trip over to the Parker 75  website, you'll find it a great source of info and you could get hooked! 

Edited by ceejaybee, 27 February 2014 - 05:33 PM.