Looks like bronze but is a bronze toned metal. The lady stands 4 inches high. The base, from front to back is 4 inches long. There is no loss to the bronze finish but a bit of white color within the basket weave. The set comes complete with a perfect Sheaffer green desk pen. The pen is restored and has a medium/stiff Lifetime nib.
Parker offered pastel bases in three different phases. Collectors call these Type I, II and III. This is a Type III base which is the last of the series and streamlined as were the pens of the period. I call this one Tutti Frutti although Parker had another name. It is in great condition with no flaws with full felt and decal.
Parker offered pastel bases in three different phases. Collectors call these Type I, II and III. This is a Type III base which is the last of the series and streamlined as were the pens of the period. This one is jade. It is in great condition with no flaws and 90% of the decal. The felt is very ragged and most of it has gone missing.
Parker offered pastel bases in three different phases. Collectors call these Type I, II and III. This is a Type III base which is the last of the series and streamlined as were the pens of the period. The official name of this one is mahogany. It is in great condition with no flaws with full felt and decal. The color of the image is more purple than the base which is a combination (iridescence) of brown and purple.
In the ripple series the rose color is the most difficult to find. The material is quite fragile and not many of the pens (either pocket or desk) have survived. Here is an outstanding example with an oval base that has complimentary colors. The pen is restored and ready to use.
A lovely 6 inch by 5 inch rough-cut base with a 4 inch bronze, rearing, stallion . The set comes complete witha red permanite Duofold Junior. Restored and ready to go with a Fine nib with minimum flex.
