This is not much different from
my other Vacumatic models
apart from being a green model, and being a Canadian-made object.
The Vacumatic was made in Canada well after it was phased out in
the US, which I suppose says something
about our national character in the mid-20th century. Given how
flashy Vacumatics are, I'm hesitant to use the words "inherent
conservatism" in connection with it, though. This example is a
1949 model by the barrel impression; I got it in a box of ten which
will slowly enter the "For Sale"
page, and there appears to have been some promiscuity in points, with
US and Canadian points mingling, and date codes not matching barrels at
all.
I'm keeping this one for myself because of the state of the body-- it's
about the clearest Vacumatic I've personally handled.
Specifications:
Fine gold point.
Vacumatic filler. 12.9cm long
capped, 15.1cm posted.
Condition: Someone was looking after this pen. The body,
including the furniture, has the finest of hazing from pocket-wear, and
there's not a thing wrong with it otherwise, and the link above shows
the near-mint clarity. The diamond on the clip lacks blue paint,
but after 1947 Parker was phasing out the mark in any event (because
they weren't allowed to claim lifetime warranties in the US any longer) so it may well never
have had the paint to start with.
Repairs: Diaphragm replaced, barrel and feed cleaned in
the process.
Location: My collection.
For sale?: No, but I'll presently have one or two like it
cleaned up and ready for sale.
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