Ref: HO

This is a Vintage PARKER 61 Self Filler Fountain Pen with Oblique Nib, with 12ct Rolled Gold "Lined" Cap with gold plated Clip.

The cap is very clearly marked "61."  The cap is also marked Parker Made In England and carries the usual logo and markings to indicate the 12ct Rolled Gold finish.

The gold nib is perfectly straight, with an oblique tip and little evidence of wear.  The pen has been tested and writes well, showing no signs of leaking, but please note it can be difficult to assess the condition of the capilliary action, as there is no visual mechansim for checking ink levels. 

There is only superficial wear to the finish, with some fine surface scratches, but these are feint, so only noticeable on close inspection.  There is one minute ding to the cap, but otherwise no cracks or splits to either the cap or body.  The clip has a slight distortion, but overall remains straight and firmly attached, so this is only mentioned for the sake of absolute accuracy.  There is little, if any, wear to the plating (see photos).  Both jewels are in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks.

PLEASE NOTE: If appropriate, I flush pens prior to shipping, so they are ready for use, but they will of course require filling with an appropriate ink before use, or fitted with a compatible cartridge (not included).

Photographs form a vital part of my description and therefore bidders are advised to study them carefully and to contact me for any additional information they may need.

If I have more than one pen listed, I will be very happy to combine shipping to save on postage costs.

This item will be sent by Tracked Delivery within the UK or Airmail Small Packets (International Signed For) if going overseas. 

CUSTOMER SERVICE

We take customer satisfaction very seriously and always strive to provde a Five Star service.  Consequently, we would ask any buyer who feels unable to leave positive comments with Five Stars in each category to contact us before leaving feedback to discuss how we may address any issues and improve our future service.

POST & PACKING

Most items we sell are antique or vintage and often fragile and/or valuable; we therefore take extra care with packing to ensure items arrive in a safe and timely manner.  To achieve this we use good quality, professional packaging materials and trackable shipping services. Depending upon destination and value, we use either Royal Mail Recorded or Special Delivery.  For larger/heavier items exceeding 2Kgs we may use a courier service.

Items are always shipped within 3 working days of cleared payment, but are usually despatched within 24 hours, sometimes the same day.  Buyers are welcome to collect in person.

We ship worldwide, but overseas bidders should note that Royal Mail have maximum weight (2kgs) and size limits for Airmail and this includes Surface Mail and International Signed For.  Items exceeding weight and/or size limits will be sent by International Courier, such as Fedex or Parcelforce.

If Post & Packing to a particular destination is not listed, bidders are advised to contact us for a shipping quote before bidding, as costs may vary even between neighbouring countries. 

PLEASE NOTE Good quality packaging materials are quite expensive; whilst we absorb most of this expense, our shipping charges do include a small amount (£1 or less) to cover part of the packaging cost.  We encourage bidders to review our feedback comments before bidding to satisfy themselves on the quality of our service, with particular reference to our post & packing performance.

PAYMENT

Our standard payment terms are 3 working days from date of sale, but subject to prior agreement we are happy to be flexible. Bidders are asked to please contact us if they are unable to comply with our payment terms, so that we can come to a mutually acceptable arrangement.

We are pleased to accept payment by Paypal, Postal Order, Bank Cheque/Transfer drawn on UK Banks or Cash on Collection.  Unless agreed otherwise we ONLY accept overseas payment by Paypal. Overseas bidders should therefore contact me prior to bidding if NOT intending to pay by PayPal.  All bank payments, including eCheques must be cleared prior to despatch, which can take up to 7 days.