A Parker 51 Fantasy Snake Pen

January 31, 2017

Hi, Folks!

This is another fantasy black Parker 51 Vacumatic filling fountain pen c1940s with a later undated customized sterling silver cap with added raised snake element. Metalwork believed done in Mexico.

The background includes glass pieces from a board game.

Thanks!

January 31, 2017

Beautiful pen PenHero, I have noticed two small holes in the section that my three 51 doesnt have, what are they for?.

January 31, 2017

The craftsmanship is without question. But I wouldn't want one of these: I don't really like snakes. Plus, one of the things I like so much about 51s is that they're understated pens. Adding bling like this seems to be the antithesis of what a Parker 51 is (I don't like most of the Kullock fantasy 51s for the same reason) -- it's gilding the lily; and a 51 is enough of a lily on its own merits that it doesn't, IMO, need gilding....

YMMV

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

February 1, 2017

Hi, Ruth,

I tend to agree - the clip is almost unusable with this overlay.

Thanks!

April 10, 2017

Update - the owner informs me that the metalwork was done by Ariel Kullock of Argentina in the 1990s.

April 10, 2017

Update - the owner informs me that the metalwork was done by Ariel Kullock of Argentina in the 1990s.

Love Ariel's work. Not cheap .. but WONDERFUL!!!...

I have a couple of his "fantasy" barrels. The best way to "spice" up a boring 51 (black ones are boring... lol)

C.

Edited April 10, 2017 by Cyber6

May 25, 2017

Such a stunning picture , the background includes glass pieces that is cold as same as silver snake

July 31, 2017

That is exquisite!

August 18, 2017

Not sure i like it, but i appreciate the craftmanship. On the principle, i find it a little counter intuitive as the new cap is quite opposite to the design intent.

Oh well, taste is a personnal matter