Larry showed the C that has the topknot quail. Those are Gambel's quail native to the far west, sometimes known as California quail. I know of three Parkers with Gambel's quail. Certainly rare in Parker engraving. Also rare are the C grade rondell side plate engraving produced from 1900 to 1905 on a minor percentage of the C's . I've also seen it on one D and one B. I think it can be attributed to one engraver but I don't know whom.
I had a question the other day about what is a rondell. I coined the term as applied to Parker round side panel engraving about 7-8 years ago after noticing it and learning that no one had been mentioning it. It reminded me of the rondell insignia on British air force ( RAF) aircraft. I think the use of the term has caught on, but if anyone has a better descriptor, have at it.
|
Threaded Mode