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[Dougal]

Talk to me about the Parker Snake Pen—it’s been hiding in the bushes, as I haven’t seen it discussed recently. 
 

It’s a rare species, so I feel fortunate to have a silver snake. Who else has one? Have you ever inked it, or would that constrict the value? Have you tracked down the accompanying snake stand?

[jchch1950]

The modern Parker Snake pens are quite rare, if I'm not wrong, around 5000. They have a convenient charging system {Converter/cartridge} and good weight. The only problem is that the cap's close position has no clear stop and can be pushed in too much. I sold one and regretted it now.

[Dougal]

On 12/14/2024 at 4:57 AM, jchch1950 said:

The modern Parker Snake pens are quite rare, if I'm not wrong, around 5000. 

I, too, remember reading the silver Snake pen was limited to 5,000. That’s rare for a modern Parker.

[VacNut]

They didn’t sell well and there are many NOS pens available. I think you can find them inked for around $600-$700. There are sterling and gold versions of the pen.

IMHO  I wouldn’t consider 5000 pens a limited production.

[Darryl.k]

I was working at Parker, Newhaven when the reissue was released. Some of the work was carried out in Scotland, I think the silver overlay, as some staff went up there to work on it.

 

We also had a staff shop where pens and other stuff was sold at discounted prices. Vacnut is correct in their previous message, they didn't sell very well. The gold ones sold a little better, but there were less of them. 'Twins' got snapped up by serious collectors and pre orders (gold and silver with the same number i.e. 100/1000 gold and 100/5000 silver)

 

I bought three silver snake pens at the price of £325 each! Around the same time the Mandarin Duofold was being sold for £150 each, which I regret not buying.

 

Having seen the original #37 silver and #38 gold snake pens from 1906, I have to say I prefer them more. Just very little chance of ever owning one!

 

I've never inked my snake pen.

 

Regards,

Darryl

[VacNut]

I see Montblanc Hemingway Pens listed at very high prices. 

The surplus MB pens were available at Big Box Stores in the US after they were released. I assumed they were also not a great seller.

I seem to recall also seeing Agatha Christie Pens there, but I could be mistaken.

I was given a MB Rollerball from the store as a gift. I promptly lost it!!!

 

Darryl

You have an interesting website. BTW