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Vacumatics were Parker's replacement in the 1930's for the popular Duofold of the 1920's, and were Parker's second major hit on the market to be followed by the 51 that came about in the 1940's. So every decade Parker innovations and quality kept them on top the market, along with Sheaffer. The vacumatic is a popular pen still today, and when repaired/restored they are nice to use, and quite attractive pattern to them as well. The writing on this display box came off a Parker catalog from 1934, although this later model vac is from 1946, as they were produced along with 51's until the late 1940's. I have seen a few boxes like this one from the 1930's and pen/pencil sets came in a bakelite box rather than a card one.