{"product_id":"parker-51-insignia-in-rolled-gold-extra-broad-nib","title":"Parker 51 Insignia in rolled gold - Extra Broad nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe photos above are of the actual pen we are offering for sale here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an English Parker 51 Mk1 Insignia with rolled gold cap and barrel which feature groups of five converging lines.  A similar design in the USA was known as the Signet and has groups of three lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is fitted with an extra broad 14k gold nib which produces a writing line of around 1.0mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Insignia model is a good choice for anyone looking for a slightly weightier 51 as at 27g, it is some 28% heavier than a Classic or Custom 51 at 21g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition wise, this has been well cared for but also quite well used so we've given this a C condition grade for its cosmetic issues.  This means we see it as a fully serviced, reliable 51 which will be great as an everyday user.   Both the cap and the barrel have the normal superficial scratches and some light dings. The barrel cartouche is unengraved and clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of dating, the cap has the simple 'Parker' imprint to the front and the standard '1\/10 12ct R.Gold' imprint to the rear.  The barrel imprint is 'Made in England 1\/10 12ct R.Gold'.  The cap has the the earlier cage clutch but the later shorter clip so will have been manufactured in the mid\/late 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition C\/1xb  - (Ref 13345)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penhome.co.uk\/pages\/our-pen-condition-scale\" class=\"text-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCondition Grading Scale\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have fully serviced this pen which includes disassembling the pen, ultrasonically cleaning all the parts and fitting a new pliglass ink sac. We then reassemble the pen, check ink flow and the smoothness of the nib. We also check and adjust the tightness and positioning of the clip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Parker 51 with the aerometric filling system.  The pen fills from an ink bottle and does not take cartridges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen comes with our normal 12 month warranty.  We keep a detailed record of each customer's purchases so if you need to call us, we will have all the information here to answer any query\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"related-products\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Battersea Pen Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58195320209795,"sku":"13345","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/0453\/6694\/files\/133452.jpg?v=1780759531","url":"https:\/\/www.penhome.co.uk\/products\/parker-51-insignia-in-rolled-gold-extra-broad-nib","provider":"Battersea Pen Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}