Name: Parker Duofold Presidential Fountain Pen & Ballpoint Pen Retail Samples
Maker: Parker, UK - c1992 (Date Code II A)
Colour: Gold
Material: Gilt Metal with Gold Trim
Nib: 18k Gold Parker Nib - Oblique Medium (OM)
Filling System: Parker Cartridge / Ink Converter Compatible (Converter Installed)
Length: 130mm
Condition: Near Mint
The Story
This stunning set of Parker Duofold's were created as retail samples to market the Parker Presidential range in flagship stores in Britain.
The pens are samples of the Parker Presidential, which are made from solid 18kt gold and were dubbed as 'the world's most expensive pens', literally worth their weight in gold. The fountain pen was priced at $10,000 and the ballpoint at $5,000.
The samples are identical to the presidential in appearance and are made from gilt metal rather than solid gold. These are highly desirable writing instruments.
The fountain pen carries an 18k Oblique Medium Nib, designed for left handers to write comfortably and with line variation. The pens comes boxed in their presidential case, both are serviced and ready to write.
The Nitty Gritty
There are micro-scratches present, the lightest signs the pens have been handled, but never inked.
The box inner box shows wear and the outer box shows dappling from age.
Fountain Pen Measurements:
Capped: 130mm
Un-capped: 122mm
Diameter: 11mm
Ballpoint Pen Measurements:
Overall Length: 132mm
Delivery within the UK:
1-2 Working Days via Royal Mail if ordered before 3pm
Special Next Day Delivery Available if ordered before 3pm
Delivery to Europe:
3-5 Working Days via Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed
1-3 Working Day Delivery Also Available via Parcelforce Global Express
Worldwide Delivery
5-7 Working Days via Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed (most countries)
2-3 Working Day delivery also available via Parcelforce Global Express
We ship to over 250 countries worldwide using our trusted delivery partners Royal Mail
Professional Service
We are qualified in fountain pen restoration by the Writing Equipment Society (WES) and service and restore the vast majority of our writing instruments in house.
Servicing
Serviced pens have been cleaned, checked over and fitted with the necessary parts to bring the pen into excellent writing condition.
Restoration
Restored pens have been brought back to as close to their original condition as possible.
Fountain pens are legacy items which should outlast their owners. We restore our pens sensitively and with the greatest care to ensure their integrity and value are maintained - and crucially, that they write beautifully out of the box!
All our pens come Grand Vision Guaranteed – if the pen is not up to scratch we offer a no quibble refund within 14 days of purchase
This means that if an item has a defect which has not been mentioned in the product description, or arrives to you damaged you are entitled to a full refund, including your outward and return postage costs upon safe return of the item in question.
Please notify us at the earliest possible moment as we will do everything we can do resolve the issue quickly and effectively.
If you do not like the pen and wish to return it, this can be arranged but at the discretion of Grand Vision Pens and the return postage at your expense. Once the pen has been returned a refund will be issued subject to the satisfactory condition of the pen.
We do our very best to avoid any of the above from occurring, we take the quality of our pens and our customer service very seriously, and will do everything we can to provide you with a first class service.
