By Adam Parker Smith
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exclusive fountain pen from the prestigious firm Parker model Duofold Lucky 8, special edition for the 120th anniversary of the brand. It belongs to a series limited to only 3,888 pieces. This design is a tribute to the Parker company itself, commemorating 120 years of creating the best writing instruments. The Duofold Lucky 8 incorporates the classic aesthetic that has given Parker its iconic reputation into a different kind of anniversary pen.
A very sought after piece
The cap-top seal design was made expressly for this commemorative series and highlights the value of 8. The Lucky 8 was first introduced to the world on August 8, 2008 at the Olympic Games in China, where the number 8 represents the good luck and fortune. It is made of deep black cast resin with shimmering smoky gray ripples, making each feather totally unique. Its octagonal barrel is decorated with 23-carat gold-plated decorations, such as the arrow-shaped Parker clip and the wide cap band. The exceptional nib of the fountain pen is crafted in solid 18K gold engraved with retro arrow graphics and the original Parker logo from the 1920s. Limited edition of 3,888 pieces worldwide, the fountain pen is housed in a magnificent octagonal box in black lacquered wood with a high-gloss piano finish and includes a specially designed Parker Quink ink bottle, commemorative booklet and certificate of authenticity.
The Duofold Lucky 8 adheres to the company philosophy established by George S. Parker over 120 years ago: "Make something better and people will buy it." The Parker Pen Company is a luxury pen...
Category
Early 2000s English Modern Crystal Desk Sets
MaterialsCrystal, Gold, Gold Plate