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 Black with gold plated trim, a wide 3/8" cap band, and a black jewel and gold plated tassie ring on either end. Short arrow clip.
Nib MEDIUM Gold semi-hooded nib.
Condition Very nice condition for this velvety black, shiny pen that has classic styling. The section and barrel have light scratches and signs of usage. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip. The gold tassie ring at the end of the barrel has some plating wear and brassing. The black end jewel looks good. The cap has light to some moderate scratching with two cracks starting at the top tassie ring, to the right of the clip. The wide cap band has moderate microscratching. The clip has plating wear along the bottom edge of the arrow. The clip ring has a tad of pitting on the bottom edge to the right of the top of the clip. The black top jewel looks great. The imprints are clear.
