{"product_id":"parker-vacumatic-major-laminated-black-goodl-transparency-1948","title":"Parker Vacumatic Major Laminated Black. Good Transparency. 1948.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Parker Vacumatic 3rd generation pens were made, in the U.S.A. from 1942 until 1948, this pen carries a 1948 date code so it is the last of the line, although Canadian  production carried on into the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed as 'Laminated Black', the pen is characterised by alternating black and transparent rings on the barrel with an opaque black cap.  It is unusual to find a Vacumatic which has maintained it's transparency as well as this pen.  The internal workings of the pen can be clearly seen and the ink level monitored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen has been fully restored and is in excellent working condition, the diaphragm has been replaced and the pen takes up a 'barrel full' of ink.  The original 'arrow' 14Ct.Gold nib delivers a very smooth medium line with a pleasing 'soft' feel, it is an easy writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface has a very good finish with a clear imprint, the 'blue diamond' clip is also in first class condition.  The blue diamond was discontinued in 1948 due to U.S.A. legislation banning anything that signified a lifetime guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parker Vacumatic was made in a bewildering variety of sizes which don't always correspond neatly with the name of the model.  The third generation 'Major' is, however, consistently listed as having a capped length of 131mm, and having a wide cap band, as with this pen.  It is an attractive and high quality pen with a good pedigree, highly collectable, but would also make a first class every day vintage writer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectablepens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59860488290688,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4239\/files\/P1200688.jpg?v=1789198717","url":"https:\/\/collectablepens.co.uk\/products\/parker-vacumatic-major-laminated-black-goodl-transparency-1948","provider":"Collectablepens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}