Relative values of Parker 75 FPs

I created this page as my estimate of the value of different Parker 75 models when in mint condition.  It is not intended to be a price list, so I have avoided putting an absolute US dollar value on any particular 75.  Obviously this page is merely my opinion so use it with appropriate caution; values can vary quite a bit.

 

showing  using the modern day, French-made sterling crosshatch pattern 75 FP as the base value at 100 units, assuming all patterns were new. Obviously this is an opinion page and you need to adjust for less than new condition.

This page contains my opinion on the relative values of the various Parker 75 fountain pens.  I have normalized these estimates relative to the late model, French-made sterling crosshatch grid pattern popularly known as Ciselé.  This base reference is given the value of 1.00, so less valuable models will have a value less than 1.00 while those that are valued more than that have values exceeding 1.00.

I make the assumption that all pens are in mint condition.  If not absolutely new, then perhaps dipped once but thoroughly cleaned so there is no visible trace of use.

Please use your own judgment in how you compare the various 75 models.  Condition will have a great impact on the value, so you will definitely need to adjust accordingly.  Also note that the values are not expressed in any unit of currency.  Use them only to compare to other models.

 

Grid patterns

Model Name

Description

Value

French sterling Ciselé (base)

Late model that was French-made with thin gold band on rounded section and dimpled tassies.

100

Early sterling Ciselé

Early US model with metal threaded section and flat tassie, reference 0 on the chrome ring on the section.

150

US sterling Ciselé flat

Mid-term US model with flat tassie and chrome ring on the section still has the reference zero.

125

US sterling Ciselé dimpled

Late US model with dimpled tassie and chrome ring but no reference zero mark.

115

Vermeil Ciselé flat

Early US model with flat tassie and chrome ring on the section still has the reference zero.  Typically marked "Sterling & 14K GF."

225

Vermeil Ciselé dimpled

Later US model with dimpled tassie and chrome ring but no reference zero mark.

175

 

Line patterns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smooth, no pattern

 

Mixed patterns

 

Limited Editions