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Lot 4:
Description
A pair of Parker 45 Flighter writing instruments comprising a fountain pen and a ballpoint pen. Both pieces are constructed with brushed stainless steel barrels and caps, a finish known as the Flighter, and feature chrome-plated arrow clips and trim. The fountain pen is fitted with a semi-hooded nib and utilizes a standard Parker cartridge or converter filling system. The ballpoint pen employs a cap-actuated advance and retract mechanism. Both instruments are incised with the letters P A R K E R on the cap bands. The set is housed in its original blue textured presentation box, the lid of which is gilt-printed with a corporate long-service award inscription for the Sheffield-based manufacturer Firth Brown Ltd. The inscription reads Presented by Firth Brown Ltd / 25 Year Award and includes the company Atlas logo. The set is accompanied by a Parker instruction leaflet.
Condition report:
Both writing instruments are in good vintage condition, exhibiting minor surface wear and light scratches consistent with age and use. There are no significant dents, deep abrasions, or signs of brassing to the chrome-plated trim. The fountain pen nib shows no obvious signs of misalignment. The presentation box shows minor localized staining and scuffing to the top left corner of the exterior lid, while the interior silk and velvet lining remain clean.
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