Parker Nib Imprint/Maker’s Mark?

[PortlyParson]

Can anyone give me some history on this mark stamped into bottom of the nib of a Duofold I have started to restore? I don’t recall seeing this on other Parker nibs.

Edited March 1, 2021 by PortlyParson
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[corniche]

Hello PortlyParson,

 

That looks like a Vacumatic nib - the large arrow tells the tale - Duofold nibs usually had Duofold spelled out.

 

Parker was known for using whatever parts they had on hand; whether they were for a given model or not - if they fit - that was good enough. 

 

Likewise, many jewelers and pen shops did the same thing. The strange mark might be a jeweler's or pen shop's "hallmark" as a way of "signing" their work; many times, fountain pens were not sent back to the manufacturer for repair work, but taken to your local pen shop or jeweler for repair.

 

God bless.

 

 

- Sean 

[FarmBoy]

Your nib is a Vacumatic style Duofold replacement nib. 
 

Nothing sinister going on. It came that way from Parker. 

[corniche]

17 minutes ago, FarmBoy said:

Your nib is a Vacumatic style Duofold replacement nib. 
 

Nothing sinister going on. It came that way from Parker. 

 

Hi FarmBoy,

 

I don't recall anyone implying anything "sinister," but what about the "star" stamped at the base of the nib - is that from Parker?

 

If so, what does the star mean? Did they use any other shape symbols on their nibs?

 

- Sean 

[FarmBoy]

The star at the base is from Parker. It is believed it designates the nib was a replacement Vacumatic style nib to be installed in a Duofold. 
 

Two stars by the breather hole on a Vacumatic nib indicate a special nib. 

[corniche]

36 minutes ago, FarmBoy said:

The star at the base is from Parker. It is believed it designates the nib was a replacement Vacumatic style nib to be installed in a Duofold. 
 

Two stars by the breather hole on a Vacumatic nib indicate a special nib. 

 

That's cool to know - thank you much. 👍

 

- Sean  

[agentbug]

lol, it means montblanc made (just a bad joke)

[PortlyParson]

Thank you so much to all of you! So very helpful! Peace and blessings!

 

-The Portly Parson (Sean) 🤓