For your consideration, we are honored to offer for sale this exceptional Circa 1983 Parker Premier Fountain Pen in the coveted 22K Gold Electroplated Grain d'Orge (Fine Barley) pattern, fitted with an 18K Fine nib and presented in New Old Stock, Never Inked, Mint condition. Accompanying the pen are its original Parker presentation box, literature, pen sleeve, nib removal tool, factory converter, hand tag, and original ink cartridge.
Introduced to the European market on September 12, 1983, at the famed Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo, the Parker Premier represented Parker's vision of a true flagship writing instrument. Manufactured at Parker's prestigious Meru facility in France, the Premier was conceived as the luxury successor to the legendary Parker 75. Larger in both length and girth, more refined in execution, and appointed with premium materials throughout, the Premier was designed for collectors and executives seeking the very finest writing instrument Parker could produce.
This example showcases the elegant Grain d'Orge, or Fine Barley, pattern—a timeless guilloché design executed in rich 22K gold electroplate. The finely engraved surface creates a captivating interplay of light and texture, giving the pen an unmistakable presence in hand. Distinguishing the Premier from its Parker 75 predecessor are its faceted trim rings and striking black onyx jewel finials, details that elevate the pen from a writing instrument to an object of luxury.
The cap and barrel remain in remarkable Mint condition, displaying no dents, dings, repairs, or signs of handling. The slip/friction fit cap secures confidently to the barrel with the precise fit expected of a premium Parker. The cap lip is crisply stamped "PARKER FRANCE" along with the Parker Logo hallmark. There are no monograms, engravings, or personalizations.
The pen measures approximately 5 3/8 inches capped, 6 1/8 inches posted, and weighs .98 ounces, offering a substantial yet perfectly balanced feel that exemplifies the craftsmanship of Parker's French-made luxury pens.
The pen is equipped with its original Parker ink converter filling system, which has been tested with water to ensure proper operation. The ink converter functions exactly as intended and remains ready for future use should the next owner choose to ink the pen.
Fitted with an original French-made 18K gold Fine nib, the nib is stamped "PARKER 750M FRANCE" and bears both the French Eagle Head hallmark and Parker's distinctive PP Arrow assay mark. The tipping measures approximately .58mm when checked with digital calipers, placing it firmly within the Fine range. To preserve its collector-grade status, the nib has never been inked or dip tested.
Few modern Parker pens capture the elegance and ambition of the original French-made Premier series. Produced for less than a decade between 1983 and 1991, these pens represent a fascinating chapter in Parker's history when the company sought to compete directly with the finest luxury writing instruments in the world. Today, untouched examples complete with their original accessories have become increasingly difficult to locate, particularly in Never Inked condition.
This Parker Premier Grain d'Orge is far more than a fountain pen—it is one of the defining luxury writing instruments of the 1980s, preserved exactly as collectors hope to find one. An extraordinary opportunity to acquire a complete, New Old Stock example of Parker's flagship French masterpiece.
