Product Description
Type Fountain pen with aerometric filing system
Product Name Parker 17 Deluxe
Manufacturer and Year Parker, England -- 1970s. The Deluxe version wasn't a launch version, it came at the end of the model 17 product life.
Length 5-5/16"
Filling System Aerometric squeeze filler like the later Parker 51s and the Parker 21s. Tested and working well, guaranteed for a year from the date of purchase.
Color Dark red section and barrel; shiny chrome cap with a straight line pattern; gold plated clip; red jewel on top of cap. Part of the original chalk mark remains on barrel, and it reads "Parker 17 M".
Nib MEDIUM gold nib. It is hooded and similar to the Parker 51.
Condition Near mint condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a dark red, shiny pen that is in lovely condition. The section has light to moderate scratching, and the barrel just has some very light scratching. The cap is beautiful and glinty with very light microscratching. The clip has some brassing along the sides of the shaft. The top matching cap jewel is excellent. The imprints are clear.
