Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen with an aerometric filing system.
Product Name Parker 17 Super Duofold
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in England – this model was made from 1962-'64.
Length 5-7/16"
Filling System Aerometric squeeze filler, just like the later Parker 51s and the Parker 21s. Tested and working well.
Color Dark red with gold plated trim, a wide 3/8" cap band, and a red jewel and gold plated tassie ring on either end. Short arrow clip.
Nib LEFT OBLIQUE Gold Semi-Hooded nib. Please see our writing sample.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a dark red, shiny pen in a classic design. The section and barrel have marks caused by the cap lip and the barrel has some long scratches. The tassie at the end of the barrel has moderate microscratching and a blotch of pitting on the top edge. The red end jewel has light microscratching. The cap has moderate scratching. The wide cap band has moderate microscratching. The clip has plating wear along the lower arrow edge and some microscratching. The top clip tassie has a bit of pitting on the lower edge to the right of the clip as well as a bit of plating wear along the other edges. The top red jewel has a few tiny microscratches. The imprints are clear.
