The Parker Sonnet was introduced in 1994 to replace the Parker 75 at the top of the Parker range. This Laque Indigo Premier version, in superb, unused condition, is date stamped for 1997, it was discontinued in that year.
The pen is constructed in brass and finished with multiple layers of lacquer to give a deep lustrous shine in cream, indigo and blue marble. The pen shows no handling or usage marks and the 23 Ct. Gold plated trim is similarly pristine. It is fitted with an 18Ct. Gold nib, only used on the Premier pens.
The nib is clearly stamped as 18K and 750, for 18Ct. Gold, along with the Parker name and a diamond shape containing an arrow between two 'p's. This is an important detail, as this pen is sometimes faked, but the fake pens never show this accurately, the logo appears as a simple cross in the diamond shape.
The pen is presented in a large, elaborate Sonnet presentation case, only used for the special 'gift' editions along with a bottle of Parker ink and clip tag. It is fitted with the original De Luxe ink converter and will be supplied with a new ink cartridge so it is ready to write in either configuration.
The top end, French made Laque Sonnets, such as this example are great pens and are much sought after. An immaculate gift edition is extremely hard to find.