16514: Parker 75: sterling silver grid pattern, gold plated trim, scarce and desirable first model with metal section threads, flat end buttons, top button with cutout for clip (only first four to six months of production). US-made, section with nib angle indicator marks, "0" at center, cap marked "STERLING SILVER"; includes old-style convertor; USA 14K nib with unmarked feed.
DATE: c. 1963 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: fine • $575
16498: Parker 75: sterling silver grid pattern, gold plated trim, scarce and desirable first model with metal section threads, flat end buttons, top button with cutout for clip (only first four to six months of production); section with nib angle indicator marks, "0" at center, cap marked "STERLING SILVER"; includes old-style convertor; USA 14K #63 nib is early but not of the very earliest type, as the number imprint is on the flat rather than the curved part of the feed.
DATE: c. 1964 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: fine • $525
16574: Parker 75 giant display model: 25.7 cm (10 inches) long, solid aluminum with brass ends and clip, unscrews in center; no nib, not functional, includes shipping tube.
DATE: c. 1965 • CONDITION: fine • $450
16512: Parker 75: sterling silver grid pattern, gold plated trim, early model with solid vermeil ends, short-feathered arrow clip; made in USA, section with nib angle indicator marks, "0" at center, 14K US-made "65" nib; cap marked "STERLING/SILVER", early metal squeeze-filling convertor included. Clean example, some light scratches on side of cap (see detail).
DATE: c. 1967 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: fine • $265
15770: Parker 75 Insignia: fine crosshatch pattern, early USA model with flat ends, marked "14K G.F," (gold filled, not gold plated as were later 75s), section with angle indicator, 14K nib with "66" on feed. Uses standard Parker cartridges or converter (metal squeeze converter included).
DATE: c. 1967 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: medium • $265
13833: Parker 75 Insignia: fine crosshatch pattern, early model with flat ends, marked "14K G.F. CAP & BARREL U.S.A." (gold filled, not gold plated as were later 75s), section with angle indicator, 14K US-made nib, "XF" on feed. Condition as new, uses standard cartridges or converter (not included).
DATE: c. 1968 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: fine • $265
14114: Parker 75 Godron: early production in heavy gold plate, solid ends, 20 micron mark, French-made 14K nib unit, metal squeeze converter, section with angle indicator and "0" center mark.
DATE: c. 1968 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: broad • $325
16107: Parker 75 Soft Tip/rollerball: gold filled over sterling silver grid pattern, gold plated trim, solid flat ends, large arrowhead clip, made in USA, marked "STERLING & 14K G.F.", condition like new. Uses standard Parker rollerball refills.
DATE: c. 1970 • CONDITION: near mint • $250
16102: Parker 75 Insignia set in box: early production, made in USA, 14K gold filled rather than later electroplate, solid ends, section with angle indicator, 14K French-made nib, large metal squeeze converter included; matching ballpoint uses standard refills.
DATE: c. 1970 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: medium • $395
16340: Parker 75 Flammé: gold plated with matching trim, made in France, 14K gold French-made nib, section with angle indicator, slim metal squeeze-filling converter; early production with 20 micron mark, initial "N" sticker insert in clip ring recess.
DATE: c. 1973 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: medium fine • $285
15177: Parker 75 Perlé: gold plated, made in France, earlier production with 20 microns imprint, 14K French hallmarked gold nib, slender metal squeeze-filler converter; crisp and like new, noting a tiny blister on the smooth gold plated band at the front of the section (see detail).
DATE: c. 1973 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: medium • $285
16511: Parker 75 Godron: early production in heavy silver plate, dished ends, 30 micron mark, USA-made 14K "XF" nib unit, section with angle indicator, no center mark; slender metal squeeze converter.
DATE: c. 1973 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine • $225
15771: Parker 75 Insignia: fine crosshatch pattern, dished ends, marked "14K G.F. CAP & BARREL U.S.A." (gold filled, not gold plated like later 75s), with metal convertor, section with angle indicator, 14K US-made "F" nib.
DATE: c. 1973 • CONDITION: exc-near mint • NIB: medium fine • $250
16327: Parker 75: vermeil grid pattern, gold filled trim, made in USA, marked "STERLING & 14K G.F."; section end with nib angle indicator, dished ends with initials inserts (S and E), large early metal converter.
DATE: c. 1974 • CONDITION: exc-near mint • NIB: medium fine • $365
7651: Parker 75 nib display: five 14K USA production nibs in various stages of completion, to illustrate the process of manufacture; these came to us loose, but could easily be mounted and framed.
DATE: c. 1975 • CONDITION: mint • $200
15176: Parker 75 Flammé: silver plated with matching trim, made in France, 14K gold nib, section with angle indicator, slim metal squeeze-filling converter.
DATE: c. 1975 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: medium • $250
16337: Parker 75 Perlé: gold plated, made in France, includes slender metal squeeze convertor; early section with angle indicator, 14K USA-made "F" nib, like new, no packaging.
DATE: c. 1975 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: fine • $295
7650: Parker 75 ballpoint manufacturing display: five pieces in sterling silver illustrating different stages of forming a cap, deep-drawing from sheet; the last stage is at final dimensions with the top hole cut, but before application of the imprints and engine turning; from Parker's Janesville factory.
DATE: c. 1975 • CONDITION: mint • $200
15222: Parker 75 Flighter Soft Tip/rollerball in box: stainless steel cap and barrel, gold plated trim, made in USA, new old stock, originally sold as a felt tip, but takes standard Parker rollerball refills (one included). Original foil clip tag, instruction sheet.
DATE: c. 1976 • CONDITION: mint • $150
15883: Parker 75 Flighter Soft Tip/rollerball: stainless steel cap and barrel, gold plated trim, made in USA, originally sold as a felt tip, but takes standard Parker rollerball refills (one included).
DATE: c. 1976 • CONDITION: exc • $120
15167: Parker 75 Insignia: gold plated crosshatch grid pattern, 12.8 cm long, section with angle indicator, made in USA, "M" 14K nib, slender metal squeeze converter; cap and barrel crisp, slight plating wear to ends and clip.
DATE: c. 1976 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: medium • $220
16475: Parker 75 set in box: sterling silver grid pattern, gold plated trim, made in USA, marked "STERLING CAP & BARREL"; section with angle indicator, no "0", 14K USA-made nib with "M" on feed, slender metal squeeze converter; matching cap-actuated ballpoint shows more usage, plating worn on clip button.
DATE: c. 1976 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: medium • $350
16515: Parker 75 Godron: gold plated, French production, 14K nib, smooth section trim ring with some pitting (see detail), otherwise excellent; later Parker piston converter.
DATE: c. 1976 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: fine • $275
14204: Parker 75 Insignia: gold plated crosshatch grid pattern, 12.8 cm long, section with angle indicator, made in USA, slight waviness to top of nib from adjustment or straightening, otherwise like new. Includes slender metal squeeze-filler converter.
DATE: c. 1976 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: fine • $205
16200: Parker 75 Imperial ballpoint: gold plated, grouped parallel lines pattern, made in USA, cap-actuated.
DATE: c. 1978 • CONDITION: exc-near mint • $165
15179: Parker 75 Grain d'Orge: fine barleycorn pattern in silver plate, made in France, fat metal converter, 14K French-hallmarked nib, section with smooth stainless steel ring.
DATE: c. 1978 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: medium fine • $250
16152: Parker 75 Perlé set: the gold plated version of this pattern is not uncommon, but scarce in silver plate; made in France, "LE" date code, silver plate with rhodium finish, includes slender metal squeeze-filler convertor, section with angle indicator, 14K French-made nib marked "XF' on feed but more of a fine; matching cap-actuated ballpoint has "IE" date code, uses standard Parker refills.
DATE: 1983/1984 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: fine • $495
15421: Parker 75 Perlé: not uncommon gold plated, but very difficult to find in silver plate; made in France, "LE" date code, silver plated with rhodium, includes slender metal squeeze-filler convertor, section with uncommon ribbed stainless collar, 14K French-made nib. New old stock with clip tag, but scratching to section trim collar from capping and uncapping, patch on cap of what appears to be loss of rhodium overplating (see details -- not very obvious without close examination).
DATE: 1983 • CONDITION: exc* • NIB: medium fine • $295
15217: Parker 75 Perlé: not uncommon in gold plate, but very difficult to find in silver; made in France, "LE" date code, silver plated with rhodium, includes slender metal squeeze-filler convertor, section with angle indicator, 14K French-made nib.
DATE: 1983 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: fine • $395
16196: Parker 75 Laque ballpoint: rare grey lacquer finish, gold plated trim, made in France, "LE" date code; probably a test marketing color, not catalogued.
DATE: 1983 • CONDITION: fine-exc • $250
16197: Parker 75 Laque ballpoint: rare speckled olive brown lacquer finish, gold plated trim, made in France, "LE" date code, condition as new; not a catalogued finish, likely test market.
DATE: 1983 • CONDITION: near mint • $450
9482: Parker 75 Laque: gold plated trim, black lacquer finish, made in France, "TE" date code, 14K French-made nib, includes early large squeeze convertor; appears to be new old stock, no packaging, apparent roughness on cap band plating is actually flaking of clear preservative lacquer.
DATE: 1985 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: medium • $205
15767: Parker 75 Laque set: gold plated trim, black lacquer finish, made in France, "TE" date code, 14K French-made nib, piston-style converter included; matching repeater pencil has "IIN" date code, uses .5 mm lead.
DATE: 1985, 1989 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: fine • $295
16199: Parker 75 Laque ballpoint: burgundy lacquer finish, gold plated trim, made in France, "TE" date code.
DATE: 1985 • CONDITION: fine • $120
16169: Parker 75 Milleraies rollerball: fine parallel lines pattern in gold plate, made in France, "YC" date code, factory-installed Westinghouse company logo badge attached to clip; uses standard Parker refills.
DATE: 1986 • CONDITION: exc-near mint • $165
15432: Parker 75 Milleraies: fine parallel lines pattern in gold plate, made in France, "YC" date code, French-hallmarked 14K nib; includes old style metal converter.
DATE: 1986 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: medium • $265
16328: Parker 75 Perlé: gold plated, made in France, "Q" date code, includes piston-style twist convertor; 14K French-made "B" nib; new old stock.
DATE: 1990 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: broad • $295
16206: Parker 75 Grain d'Orge set: fine parallel lines pattern in silver plate with rhodium finish, made in France, unusual two-tone design with gold plated trim, 18K French-hallmarked nib; includes convertor, appears unused, matching repeater pencil shows light usage, uses .5 mm lead. Pen bears "S" date code, pencil "ES".
DATE: c. 1992 • CONDITION: near mint/excellent • NIB: medium • $395
15507: Parker Classic Imperial set in box: gold plated ballpoint and twist-action pencil set, grouped parallel lines pattern, made in USA, pencil uses .9 mm lead, pen uses standard Parker refills.
DATE: c. 1978 • CONDITION: mint • $165
8447: Parker Classic Laque ballpoint: earliest production French lacquer, tortoiseshell with Chinese two-character signature on barrel, narrow gold plated bands at joint, and band at top marked "PARKER" and "LAQUE"; very hard to find, near mint condition but for spot of missing lacquer directly under clip ball.
DATE: c. 1979 • CONDITION: fine-exc • $320
16158: Parker Classic Black Pearl ballpoint in box: uncommon and attractive dark mirror gunmetal finish, matching trim, "UC" date code, new old stock, with 1982-dated instructions, made in USA but not so marked, actuator button also lacks usual Parker "halo" logo; these may have been limited release test-market items.
DATE: 1981 • CONDITION: mint • $195
11083: Parker Classic Grain d'Orge ballpoint: gold plated, made in France, special order for Bank One with enamel logo on clip and engraving on cap; "IE" date code could be either 1984 or 1988. As new, but no packaging.
DATE: c. 1986 • CONDITION: mint • $85
11228: Parker Classic Imperial ballpoint: grouped parallel lines pattern, marked "10K G.F. CAP & BARREL", Bank One enamel badge on clip, bank name etched on side of cap; "IIE" date code, made in USA.
DATE: 1988 • CONDITION: near mint • $65
