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Author: Parker
Title: PARKER: 18K Gold Custom Snake Overlay Button-Filler Fountain Pen
Place Published: USA
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Date Published: c.1920s
Description: A small Parker fountain pen with what appears to be a custom jeweler's overlay with engine-turned alternating guilloche and plain band design, with a raised gold snake with a small blue gem set in its head mounted on the cap. Clip hallmarked "18K / JMI." Push-button filler, with button concealed under the blind endpiece. 105mm. Gold-tone circle-vent Parker nib, slight flex. Very fine condition, a few dings, elegant monogram engraved on captop in the Edwardian manner.***********************
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