{"product_id":"parker-duofold-mechanical-pencil-black-gold-made-in-uk-ie-date-code","title":"Parker Duofold Mechanical Pencil — Black\/Gold, Made in UK, IE Date Code","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eA classic Parker Duofold mechanical pencil in black with gold trim, marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eMade in UK\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eIE date code\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pencil has the polished Duofold profile and traditional black-and-gold styling associated with Parker’s modern Duofold line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eThis piece was originally found alongside other Parker Duofold writing instruments, but because the \u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eIE date code may indicate later production\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is being offered separately rather than as part of a matched original set. A handsome and useful Parker companion piece for a desk, collection, or daily writing rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eThe Duofold pencil is a practical piece with real collector appeal. It has the look of the classic black-and-gold Duofold line, but with the ease and utility of a mechanical pencil. Sold separately, it becomes a clean, straightforward listing without needing to explain mixed set history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eA refined addition to a writing desk, planner, leather folio, or Parker collection. It pairs beautifully with black-and-gold Duofold fountain pens and rollerballs, but stands well on its own as a polished everyday pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eMaker: Parker\u003cbr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eModel: Duofold Mechanical Pencil\u003cbr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eEra: Likely late 1990s based on IE date code\u003cbr data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eOrigin: Made in UK\u003cbr data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eFinish: Black with gold trim\u003cbr data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eMaterial: Lacquer over metal\u003cbr data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eDate code: IE\u003cbr data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1458\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMeasurements: Approx. 5 1\/8\" closed\u003cbr data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eCondition: Pre-owned; light age-appropriate handling wear\u003cbr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eOriginal box\/papers: Not included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Bits \u0026 Bobs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53832875802988,"sku":"EBB-000229","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/9047\/0252\/files\/5A395BA3-ACCA-4967-ACE7-ED16D364B776_1_201_a.heic?v=1780339730","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreenbitsandbobs.com\/products\/parker-duofold-mechanical-pencil-black-gold-made-in-uk-ie-date-code","provider":"Evergreen Bits \u0026 Bobs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}