{"product_id":"1948-parker-51-plum-aerometric-14k-medium-nib-fountain-pen-never-inked","title":"1948 PARKER 51 PLUM AEROMETRIC 14K MEDIUM NIB FOUNTAIN PEN NEVER INKED","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, we are pleased to offer for sale this exceptional 1948 Parker 51 Aerometric Fountain Pen in the rare Plum color, presented in true Mint, Never Inked condition and fitted with a 14K Medium nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is part of a remarkable 400-piece Parker collection recently acquired from a dedicated longtime collector whose singular focus was obtaining only the finest, never-inked examples—and preserving them as such. He shared that condition was paramount and cost was never a limiting factor. Having carefully examined the entire collection, I can confidently say it represents one of the most pristine and uncompromising groups of Parker pens I have encountered at this scale. This example is one of several Parker 51s from that collection that will be offered beginning March 28, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is simply outstanding. The barrel, hood, and cap present beautifully, free from chips, cracks, repairs, or any notable wear. The Lustraloy cap retains a flawless finish, complemented by a crisp Chrome Split Arrow clip with no dings, dents, or loss of the finish. The cap fits securely to the barrel, as it should. The cap is stamped “PARKER” beneath the clip. This barrel is stamped with, \"MADE IN U.S.A. with a Date Code 8, for 1948 in the 4th Quarter.\" The \"Made In U.S.A. is light but is there on the barrel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aerometric filling system is exceptionally clean, with a clear glass-ply sac showing no evidence of prior ink use. The mechanism has been gently tested with water and functions exactly as intended. This fountain pen is the standard size and measures 5 3\/8\" inches capped, 5 7\/8\" inches posted, and weighs .69 ounces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original 14K nib is configured in a Medium point, measuring approximately 0.71mm with digital calipers. In keeping with its untouched status, no ink test or writing sample has been performed, preserving its never-inked integrity for the next steward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of the Parker 51 Aerometric in this level of preservation—completely original, never inked, and virtually flawless—are increasingly scarce. The Plum color is considered, in the vintage pen industry, to be rare and very elusive. This is a true collector-grade piece that stands as both a functional writing instrument and a refined store of value. Whether you choose to keep it pristine or finally put it to paper, it represents one of the finest expressions of Parker 51's enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Digger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49073423483188,"sku":null,"price":604.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1862\/4123\/files\/1948Parker51PlumFountainPen1.jpg?v=1774740540","url":"https:\/\/antiquedigger.com\/en-ca\/products\/1948-parker-51-plum-aerometric-14k-medium-nib-fountain-pen-never-inked","provider":"Antique Digger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}