A new range of 51 packaging was introduced in the mid 50s and shared with the 61. The pattern on the boxes was know as polka dot. Parker 51 Fountain Pens - A Brief History.
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Ref. 1136
Parker 51 Custom, burgundy with rolled gold cap, 14crt medium nib, pearlised cap jewel, aerometric filler, no dings or marks, uninked example, boxed with original instructions, 1960s, English, (mint). Sold
Ref. 1109
Rolled Silver Parker 51, black with rolled silver cap, gold plated pocket clip, 14crt medium nib, pearlised cap jewel, aerometric filler, no dings or marks, boxed, uninked with original retailer chalk marks, 1960s, English, (mint). Sold
Ref. 1103
Parker 51 Classic, burgundy with satin lustraloy cap, 14crt fine nib, pearlised cap jewel, aerometric filler, no dings or marks, boxed with original filling and operating instructions, uninked with original retailer chalk marks, 1960s, English, (mint). Sold
Ref. 1029
Parker 51 fountain pen and rotary pencil, stainless steel lustraloy caps, grey barrels, 14crt medium nib, pearlised clip jewels, aerometric filling fountain pen, uninked example in original polka dot gift box with guarantee slip, English, 1960s, (both mint). Sold
Ref. 990
Parker 51 Classic, black barrel with lustraloy cap, 14crt medium nib, pearlised cap jewel, aerometric filler, original retailer chalk marks, uninked, boxed, English, c. 1960s, (mint). Sold
Ref. 919
Parker 51 Insignia clutch pencil, 12crt heavy rolled-gold, pearlised jewel, one small ding to cap, no brassing, English, circa 1955, (very good). Sold
Ref. 1182
Parker 51 Jotter ballpoint pen, black with lustraloy cap, pearlised cap jewel, unmarked with remains of original retailer chalk marks, (excellent). Sold