{"product_id":"c1964-first-year-parker-75-sterling-silver-crosshatch-cisele-w-66-medium-14k-nib-fountain-pen","title":"1964 FIRST YEAR PARKER 75 STERLING SILVER CROSSHATCH (CISELE) W\/#66 MEDIUM 14K NIB FOUNTAIN PEN","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, I am pleased to offer this scarce circa 1964 Parker 75 First-Year Sterling Silver Crosshatch (Ciselé) Fountain Pen, finished in beautifully polished sterling silver with elegant gold-plated trim. This exceptional early example has been completely disassembled, ultrasonically cleaned, carefully polished, and reassembled. With its highly desirable first-year features, superb presentation, and excellent overall preservation, this Parker 75 is a particularly appealing find for the serious Parker collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parker 75 became one of Parker’s most recognizable and enduring designs, celebrated for its innovative engineering, refined styling, and distinctive Ciselé finish. Introduced in late 1963, the model established a lasting place in modern fountain pen history. Examples from the earliest production period are especially sought after for their distinctive construction details, several of which were subsequently revised as production evolved. This pen displays the characteristics associated with the early first-year configuration, generally attributed to the period from late 1963 through late 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable early-production features include the metal threads on the section, later replaced by plastic; the nib number engraved on the curved face of the feed; and the cutout in the cap tassie designed to accommodate the clip, a feature later replaced by a notched cap design. This example also displays flat tassies, a metal converter, a section angle indicator marked only with “0,” the “66” nib\/feed designation, and the “Made in USA” marking. Together, these details give this Parker 75 the distinctive character that makes early examples particularly interesting to knowledgeable collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sterling silver cap and barrel have been carefully polished to restore their bright, lustrous appearance while preserving the beauty of the classic Crosshatch pattern. The cap and barrel remain in exceptional condition, free of dings, dents, or repairs. The slip cap secures snugly to the barrel, and the cap lip is crisply stamped “PARKER STERLING SILVER [Parker logo] MADE IN U.S.A.” There are no monograms or personalizations, leaving the pen with a clean, unmarked presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with its proper first-year Parker 14K gold No. 66 Medium nib, stamped “PARKER 14K USA,” this example retains the details expected of an early-production pen. The nib tipping measures approximately 0.74 mm when checked with digital calipers, while the back of the feed bears the curved “66” designation identifying the Medium point. In writing tests, the nib produces a line measuring approximately 0.60–0.63 mm, offering a consistent, medium-to-broad writing character. The included Parker converter has been tested with water and functions as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Parker 75 measures approximately 5 1\/8 inches capped and 5 5\/8 inches posted, with a weight of 1.05 ounces. Its solid sterling silver construction gives it a reassuring presence in the hand, while the carefully proportioned design provides an attractive balance between substance and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is Near Mint to Mint. The pen presents exceptionally well following careful cleaning and polishing, with outstanding condition across the sterling silver cap and barrel, crisp factory markings, no personalization, and a functioning converter. Its early-production details and correct No. 66 14K gold nib make it especially appealing to collectors who appreciate the evolution of Parker’s classic designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first-year Parker 75 Sterling Silver Ciselé remains an important and highly recognizable expression of Parker’s mid-century design heritage. With its distinctive Crosshatch finish, early construction features, and beautifully preserved presentation, this example offers a compelling opportunity to acquire a particularly desirable version of one of Parker’s enduring classics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Digger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49353543680308,"sku":null,"price":922.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1862\/4123\/files\/1964Parker75FirstYearSterlingSilverCiscle0.jpg?v=1793290673","url":"https:\/\/antiquedigger.com\/en-ca\/products\/c1964-first-year-parker-75-sterling-silver-crosshatch-cisele-w-66-medium-14k-nib-fountain-pen","provider":"Antique Digger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}