
The Parker Duofold Greenwich Rollerball is a sought-after 1999 special edition pen celebrating the new Millennium and honoring the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, known for the Prime Meridian. It features a distinctive black resin body with intricate guilloche engraving and gold trim, often including a coin embedded in the cap top, and was produced as a higher-end rollerball alongside its fountain pen counterpart. These collectible pens, made in the UK, were released in limited numbers (initially around 1000) and came in a special wooden box with related literature. Key Features & Details. Theme: Millennium celebration and the Prime Meridian. Design: Black resin with guilloche engraving (chevron pattern). Cap: Often features an embedded coin. Size: Centennial size (largest) for fountain pens, rollerballs were standard. Origin: Made in the United Kingdom (UK). Packaging: High-gloss lacquered wood box with outer Greenwich-themed box and literature. Why it’s Special. Official License: Parker was the only pen company licensed to use the Royal Observatory’s logo for the Millennium. Collectibility: Not numbered as a finite limited edition, but production was limited, making them desirable. Craftsmanship: Praised for its Art Deco design and high-quality finish. Pen is brand new never been used but was stored in pen box. Pen is in excellent condition.
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