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A collection of writing instruments and desk accessories featuring various models and materials. The group includes a fountain pen with a burgundy resin barrel and a brushed metal cap, marked around the rim with PARKER MADE IN ENGLAND. It is fitted with a hooded nib and an internal aerometric filling system. The assortment also features two Parker Jotter ballpoint pens, one constructed entirely from stainless steel and the other with a blue plastic barrel and stainless steel cap, both bearing the Parker name and halo logo on the cap bands.
The lot further includes a gold-plated mechanical pencil with a fluted engine-turned pattern, marked SHEAFFER USA at the cap top, and a separate gold-tone ballpoint pen with significant surface wear. Two commemorative miniature pens with keyring attachments are present, finished in deep red and navy blue lacquer with gold-tone furniture; the blue example is printed with the text H. M. S BLACK SWAN NEWTON ABBOT DEVON. The collection is housed in a grey mesh pen pot which contains additional miscellaneous items, including a white floral patterned pen, a green-barrelled ballpoint, and a black fabric protective sleeve.
Condition report:
The Parker 51 fountain pen shows visible surface scratches and light oxidation to the brushed metal cap (photo 3), with minor wear to the burgundy barrel. The stainless steel Parker Jotter shows micro-scratching consistent with light use (photo 2). The gold-plated Sheaffer pencil exhibits minor plating loss or brassing at the tip and clip (photo 2). The gold-tone ballpoint pen displays significant plating loss and surface wear, particularly near the central junction and clip (photo 2). The commemorative keyring pens show minor tarnishing to the gold-tone rings (photo 1). The additional items in the mesh pot are in various conditions consistent with standard commercial use.
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