{"product_id":"1907-ad-christmas-gift-parker-lucky-curve-fountain-pen-original-advertising-052450-sp4-186","title":"1907 Ad Christmas Gift Parker Lucky Curve Fountain Pen - ORIGINAL SP4","description":"This is an original 1907 black and white print ad for the beautifully decorated Parker Lucky Curve Fountain Pen. \n\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 104+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Print Ad; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Mint \/ Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 2.5 x 12.25 inches; 6 x 31 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParker Fountain Pens.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Safford Parker of Janesville, Wisconsin, founded the Parker Pen Company in 1888.   Initially, Parker began his career as a sales agent for the John Holland Gold Pen Company.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter tirelessly working on his own line of pens, Parker received a patent for his ÒLucky CurveÓ in 1894. The Lucky Curve feed successfully drew excess ink back into the pen, avoiding catastrophic leaking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1931, Parker invented Quink, a quick drying ink that didnÕt require blotting, which, consequently, led to the development of the most widely used pen in history: the Parker 51.  This particular pen model made over $400 million in sales during its 30 year reign. Prior to the invention of ballpoint pens, it is said that Parker Pens ranked between Number 1 and Number 2 worldwide in the writing utensil arena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFamous Signings by a Parker Pen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParker Pens were a favorite for signers.  It is said that a Parker Pen was used in signing World War II armistices.  Commemorative edition pens were sometimes offered during these events. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopyright 2016, Period Paper LLC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: Antique Fountain Pen, Vintage Pens, Decorated Pens, 90 Mills Street Janesville Wisconsin, Zelia A Smith, Writing Vintage Advertising\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSP4A12B7C07 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33473426897,"sku":"052450_SP4_186","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/SP4_186_5c9aa814-ac2a-40a1-a753-2eb3f23f0366.jpg?v=1571708185","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1907-ad-christmas-gift-parker-lucky-curve-fountain-pen-original-advertising-052450-sp4-186","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}