Product Description
Type Fountain pen with aerometric filing system
Product Name Parker 17.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, England. Mid-1960s
Length This is the standard size -- around 5-1/4 inches.
Filling System Aerometric squeeze filler like the later Parker 51s and the Parker 21s.
Color Burgundy with Gold Trim . Thin cap band. The barrel has a personalization: "DAVID" in gold lettering.
Nib Hooded 14k nib ala the Parker 51. We judge it to be medium.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a classically designed, shiny pen in a lovely color scheme. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and some micro-scratching. The cap looks fantastic. The cap band has a bit of plating wear along the edges. The clip looks excellent. The clip ring has plating wear. The pen is personalized "DAVID" on the barrel. The imprints are clear.