1993 PARKER SONNET 23K GOLD PLATE & BLACK LAQUE ATHENES MODEL 18K BROAD NIB FOUNTAIN PEN MINT

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For your consideration, we are offering for sale this Vintage 1993 Parker Sonnet Athenes 23K gold plate Fountain Pen in the Athens Model fitted with an 18K Gold Broad Nib. This fountain pen has been thoroughly taken apart, ultrasonically cleaned, put back together, and now is in wonderful writing condition. I would consider this fountain pen to be in near-mint to mint condition. 

Note: The Athens pattern is quite eye-catching, as it features deep vertical engravings on a 23K gold-plated body that create a black pinstripe effect. This design was previously used on Premier pens and is accentuated by the 23K gold plated trim. Additionally, the pen boasts a two-tone 18k solid gold nib, as well as a "wide" cap band.

The fountain pen cap and barrel are in magnificent condition with no dings, dents, or repairs with the slip cap always securing tightly to the barrel. The cap and barrel sport two black onyx jewels at the ends. The Cap Lip is stamped with, "PARKER FRANCE and the French Parker hallmarks and the date code 'IL' which is the date code for "1993 in the 3rd Quarter". There are no monograms or personalizations to either the cap or barrel. The Athens model has the 23K gold-plated finish with Black Lacquer pinstriping - this is a sophisticated and classy design. This Parker Sonnet Athens measures 5 3/8" capped and 6 1/8" posted.

This Parker Sonnet has an ink converter filling unit that I have tested with water and fills as it should. It is a Parker factory ink converter.

The NIB is fitted with an 18K Medium and marked with, "PARKER 750 18K with the PP Arrow and Eagle Head Hallmark". When measuring the actual tip of the 18K NIB it measures at .85mm when measuring with digital calipers. The back of the feed shows a "B" for Broad. When writing a sample, this NIB writes with a medium line/stroke. The stroke measures between .71mm to .82mm when measured with digital calipers under normal pressure. The nib is an extremely smooth writer. The sample was done with the actual pen in the images that are listed for sale. The writing sample was used by dipping the NIB in Parker Blue-Black Ink.

Accompanying this Parker is the original box with Parker literature. Both are in marvelous condition with no wear or ink staining. 

This Parker Sonnet Athens Model Fountain Pen is an extremely gorgeous fountain pen that oozes sophistication and class. I would consider this Parker Sonnet Athens Fountain Pen to grade in Near-Mint to Mint Condition. It is ready to write with your favorite ink or just add to your writing arsenal collection.

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