Parker Vacumatic Box No. 235

[Oslowe]

I can find nothing on the interweb's regarding this Parker Vacumatic BOX NO. 235. Does anyone know anything about this box? Years of use, etc.

 

 

I'm guessing it is made from Bakelite (no camphor odor with hand rub.)

 

 

Any info about the box would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

-Oslowe

[Florida Blue]

I have a box just like that which I found at an antique shop for $10.

 

According to the Vacumatic book, that box was patented in 1938, but it doesn't say how long it was in use for. By the early 40s though, Vacs were sold in boxes that were of a similar design to the ones that 51s were sold in.

[Lazard 20]

LIFE AUG 06, 1937 and following ads. In 1939 during the birth of Blue Diamond is also present.

 

http://s13.postimg.org/86agumm8n/1937_08_06_LIFE_Speedline_Major_M_xima_Senior_Ma.jpg

 

In 1940 appear others models cases with more rounded silhouette as this.

 

http://s10.postimg.org/vv5t9z1bd/1_CAJAS_BOX_CASE_LAZARD.jpg

Edited February 9, 2015 by Lazard 20

[Beechwood]

This box was in use by 1939, as per the attachment, I havent seen any post WW2 sets with this box.

Edited February 9, 2015 by Beechwood

[Oslowe]

Thanks to everyone for all the help; special thanks to Lazard for the ad.

 

I think I'll use it for a restored Parker with "Full Television Ink Supply," even though the case when empty, as the ad relates in the lower right hand corner, "...serves as a handy container for jewelry or boudoir articles." (Author's emphasis added.) I don't even want to know.

 

-Oslowe