Parker Registry
1898 Parker Catalog [source]
Parker · 1900-1915
Parker Solid Gold (#30/#40/AX-DX)
★★★★★
$1000-10000+
Pre-Duofold
Filling System
Eyedropper
Nib
14k gold
Material
14k or 18k solid gold
Variants
| Model | Material | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #30 | Solid gold, swirl/diamond pattern | $10 (1900) | |
| #40 | Solid gold, deep floral engravings | $20 | |
| AX | 14k solid gold, floral | $60 | |
| BX | 14k solid gold, precious stone studs | $75 | |
| CX | 14k solid gold, gemstones | $85 | |
| DX | 14k solid gold, diamonds | $100 | |
| Diamond/Ruby Pen | Solid gold, gem-studded | $200-250 |
What to Look For
The pinnacle of Parker's early production. The DX at $100 in 1910 is equivalent to ~$3,300 today. The Diamond/Ruby Pen at $250 was their most expensive offering. All are extremely rare.
The pinnacle of early Parker production. From the $10 #30 to the $250 Diamond/Ruby Pen with precious gems.