This is the start of my journey to explore all the items from the collection of Paul Baker who passed away in 2021. Paul, my dad, was very knowledgable on servicing, restoration and repair of fountain pens. For many years he would try and pass his knowldege, passion and enjoyment acrross to me – and in typical fashion i had no interest until too late.
I want to document, and share my adventure of learning about fountain pens with you as we explore the collection – and hopefully I can learn from anyone reading this too.
This is my first in-road into blogging and I’m doing this as a hobby. All images taken on the kitchen top using a Iphone 15 Pro.
Starting with an item that caught my interest, as the King was on TV today respecting Remberance Sunday – A Parker Sonnet Accession marking the Queens Golden Jubilee. Its the first time I’ve ever looked at the pen – the nib isstunning. The fine details including the ER engravement.
I remember many years ago been with my Dad when he purchased this from a closing down House of Fraser store.
So how does someone with minimal knowldedge know nothing about Pens know its a Sonnet…? As wth many pens there will be markings somewhere and this is on the lid. Does anyone know anything else about this edition?
As we go through the collection, if there’s anything you’re particularly drawn to, just let me know – Everything will be looking for new homes sooner or later.
