For your consideration, we are privileged to offer for sale one of the most extraordinary writing instruments ever produced by the Parker Pen Company—the circa 1983 Parker Premier Presidential Fountain Pen, crafted entirely in solid 18K gold and fitted with an 18K Extra Fine nib. This remarkable example comes from a longtime collector who preserved the pen exactly as it left the factory. It remains Mint, New Old Stock, and never inked, accompanied by its original presentation box, Parker literature, hang tag, pen pouch, ink cartridges, and nib removal tool—a complete and museum-worthy offering.
Within Parker’s long and celebrated history, the Premier Presidential represents the absolute pinnacle of the company’s luxury fountain pen production. Manufactured in extremely limited numbers in either 9K or 18K solid gold, the 18K version stands as the most prestigious and substantial of the Presidential series. The cap and barrel of this example are solid 18K gold, exhibiting a deeply engraved vertical line pattern that radiates understated elegance and refinement. When weighed independently, the cap and barrel alone total an impressive 42.2 grams of solid gold, reflecting the extraordinary craftsmanship and material value inherent in this pen.
When the Premier Presidential was last offered by Parker in 1994, the list price for the 18K model stood at $6,250, at a time when gold traded near $350 per ounce—a testament to its status as one of the most exclusive writing instruments Parker had ever produced. Even decades later, these pens rarely appear on the open market, and examples in never-inked, complete condition such as this are exceedingly scarce.
The pen itself presents magnificently. The cap and barrel remain in exceptional Mint condition, free from dents, dings, scratches, or repairs. The elegant slip cap closes securely, and the gold surfaces have been carefully polished to restore their original brilliance while preserving the crisp detail of the engraved pattern. The cap lip bears the “PARKER” stamp, while the reverse side of the cap band is marked “FRANCE.” Both the cap and barrel display the proper Parker Pen Company hallmark (“PPCo” with arrow) along with the French 18K gold “Eagle Head” assay mark, confirming their solid 18K gold construction. Importantly, there are no monograms or personal engravings, preserving the pen’s pristine collector integrity.
In hand, the pen conveys the unmistakable presence of a true flagship writing instrument. It measures 5 3/8 inches capped, approximately 6 inches posted, and has a total weight of 47.8 grams, giving it a remarkable sense of substance and balance befitting its Presidential designation.
The pen is equipped with a Parker factory ink converter, which has been carefully tested with water and functions exactly as intended.
At the heart of this extraordinary instrument is its superb 18K / 750 solid gold nib, stamped “PARKER 750 FRANCE” and bearing both the French Eagle hallmark and the Parker “PP” arrow hallmark. The feed is marked “XF” for Extra Fine, and the iridium tipping measures approximately .40mm using digital calipers, confirming a true Extra Fine point. In keeping with its preserved status, the nib has never been inked or dipped, remaining in pristine, factory-fresh condition for its next custodian.
Completing the offering is the original Parker presentation set, including the presentation box, hang tag, literature, pen pouch, nib removal key, and two ink cartridges, all carefully preserved and rarely found together with the pen.
Among Parker enthusiasts and serious collectors, the Premier Presidential in solid 18K gold represents the absolute summit of Parker’s fountain pen craftsmanship—a writing instrument created without compromise in materials, engineering, or prestige. These pens seldom leave long-held collections, and opportunities to acquire one—particularly in Mint, never-inked condition with its complete original accessories—are exceptionally rare.
Simply put, this is one of the finest Parker fountain pens ever produced—a true flagship Presidential model, destined to be the centerpiece of any distinguished Parker collection and a remarkable testament to the golden era of luxury writing instruments.
