The Parker '17' Lady was introduced into the Parker Duofold line in 1964 and replaced with the Parker Lady Standard in 1968, a relatively short production run.
This is a fine example of a Parker '17' Lady fountain pen. It is finished in Red with Gold filled 'Arrow' clip and cap band.
The pen is in remarkable condition throughout and shows no signs of use. The pen has an unstained ink sac, a very clear and crisp imprint and an excellent deep shine. The 'Chalk marks' were still present on the pen but I inadverantly erased them! I have inked the pen, once, for testing purposes as, sometimes, even new old stock pens do not write well.
The original 'Parker halo' box has a scribble on the lid but is generally in sound, clean condition.
Although the Parker Lady is not a particularly rare vintage pen, mainly due to its success in the global market, it is nevertheless not easy to find one in such pristine condition. It is a very much underrated Gold nibbed vintage pen.