Definitions for "Tassie"
Keywords:  parker, vacs, pen, cosmetic, bottom
Metal ring on the bottom of pens for cosmetic purposes. It was used to balance the look of the pen. Mostly associated with parker 51's and vacs.
Cameo glass made in the 1760s by James Tassie of London. Tassies were molded glass that was polished, made as replicas.
Keywords:  jewel, decorative, barrel, trim, cap
decorative trim ring at the end of the barrel, held in place by a "jewel"
A decorative plug inserted in the end of a cap.