Question About Parker 51 Sterling Silver Cap

July 4, 2012

The Sterling silver cap on this Parker 51 vac fill has scratches on it as though some one has scratched it with a pointed instrument. Is this a genuine cap or has some one "attacked" this cap......

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July 4, 2012

It looks like it has been 'refinished'. I think someone called 'Kulluck' on eBay does this

July 4, 2012

I think that has been 're-finished' rather badly. Or if you are a little less generous, 'Wrecked'.

I don't think Kullock uses steel wool & glass paper, which is what looks like has happened to this one. Whoever did it was either new to doing it, or just not very good.

Regards,

Richard.

July 4, 2012

My humble apologies to Mr Kullock, as I had no intention of suggesting that he had done this bad job. :embarrassed_smile:

July 4, 2012

It looks like someone attempted to sand off the ridge lines in an attempt to make it looks like a smooth sterling silver cap. The difference in price is huge as the smooth cap is a semi rare bird to be found.