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For your consideration, we are offering for sale this spectacular 1999 Parker CP5 Centennial Duofold Fountain Pen Limited Edition 0078/1888 in the \"VINTAGE\" Sterling Silver engine turn guilloche pattern known as Moire. This Fountain Pen is fitted with the proper Ribbon 18K gold medium (.67mm) nib. I have polished the Sterling Silver to bring back the shine and looks fabulous once again. This fountain pen was only dipped to perform a writing sample and considered in Mint Condition.
This Limited Edition Fountain Pen is the fifth limited edition from Classic Pens (CP) and is the CP5 series known as the \"VINTAGE\" pattern (there is also a Modern model as well). The Vintage example has a Flattop design whereas the Modern example has a Streamlined design. The work of this fountain pen series was in cooperation between Classic Pens, Parker, and Murelli and this fountain pen is an official Parker Limited Edition. The series was launched in 1999 and remembers the vintage Parker Duofolds of the past. The CP5 cap band is laser engraved with the following, \"Parker and its logo, CP5, Lambrou & Brown logo, as well as the limited edition number 0078 of 1888\". A modern engraving machine was used exclusively to produce the patterns of the CP5 pens.
This Parker Centennial Duofold CP5 displays a beautiful Sterling Silver Moire pattern with a 23K Gold Electroplated Clip fitted with a solid 18K/750 gold nib. The cap is always securing tightly to the barrel. The cap and barrel have absolutely no damage, dents, or dings to the finish. This Fountain Pen measures 5 3/8\" inches capped and 6 3/4\" posted. This CP5 is quite a heavy pen weighing 2.50 ounces, you know you have a pen in your hand with this example.
This writing instrument is a Parker CP5 Centennial Duofold Fountain Pen and is a Limited Edition 0078 of 1888. The cap banding is Sterling Silver and stamped, \"PARKER LB (Lambrou & Brown logo) CP5, STERLING SILVER 925 and 0078 of 1888\". The lower portion of the barrel is stamped with, \"MADE IN U.K. PARKER and its Logo\". This Parker has the Ink Converter Filling system and works as it was designed to - I tested the ink converter with water and works perfectly. Or one can use Parker ink cartridges.
This Parker comes with the proper 18K Ribbon nib. The nib is marked 18K PARKER 750 and has a Medium point measuring .67mm when measuring with digital calipers. This Parker 18K/750 Fine Nib writes with a smooth stroke ranging from a Medium (.72mm) to a Broad (.94mm) line variation. The pen was dipped in Parker Blue ink to perform the writing sample.
This Parker Duofold CP5 Vintage Fountain Pen comes with the original Classic Pens / Parker Duofold boxes, literature, and a Limited Edition Certificate.
This Parker Duofold CP5 Limited Edition Fountain Pen is a very scarce example and certainly a treasured writing instrument for one\'s collection. I would consider this Parker Duofold to be in Mint Condition and I only dipped the nib to test it for a writing sample. This is a work of art on a fountain pen and certainly would make for a marvelous addition to your writing arsenal collection.
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I strive to find unique and difficult to find pieces that I believe will capture the attention of collectors. I spend a great deal of time traveling, talking with people, sitting at sales and waiting in line at estate sales to find these pieces. Some of the items are \"farm fresh\" and some I have had in my possession for years and time to let others enjoy.Please make sure this item is what you want before offerding. If you would like different pictures or have concerns on damage, on whether it is repainted or repaired ask before offerding. If I can find out, I will. These are antiques so expect them not to be \"perfect\".
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