Vintage Parker “51” Fountain Pen & Matching Mechanical Pencil Set

Circa 1953–1962

One of the most iconic fountain pens ever made. This Parker 51 set features the highly regarded aerometric filling fountain pen with its original hooded 14K gold nib, paired with a matching Parker 51 mechanical pencil. A classic mid-century writing set built for durability, reliability, and everyday professional use.

Fountain Pen Details:

Model: Parker 51

Filling system: Aerometric

Nib: Original hooded 14K gold nib (standard to Parker 51 fountain pens) Nib size not marked; appears typical of Parker 51 production.

Barrel: Black

Cap: Gold-filled lined cap with Parker arrow clip

Made in USA

Mechanical Pencil:

Matching Parker 51 pencil

Twist-advance mechanism

Gold-filled lined cap to match fountain pen

Condition

Pens are in good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use

Fountain pen has not been ink tested and is sold as found

No cracks observed in barrel or hood

Caps seat properly and clips are secure

Case

Original Parker presentation case included

Interior lining has detached from the outer shell due to age (a common issue with vintage cases)

Outer shell and hinge remain intact

Case included as-is (see photos)

Why Collectors Want the Parker 51

Introduced in the 1940s and considered one of the most successful pen designs ever

Hooded nib reduces drying and ink mess

Smooth, consistent writing performance

Timeless design with strong collector demand

Shipping & Returns

Ships securely packaged

All U.S. import tariffs are covered through the shipping charges