For sale is an elegant Parker 17 Lady Insignia fountain pen.  Made for only the last 5 years of the 17 model's production the Insignia is hard to find.  There are no obvious scratches of dings on this lovely pen, but the nib section does show some distortion (alas, this model is prone to this), but it does not affect the pen's working.

The medium nib lays down a lovely smooth and wet medium line.   As such, it would make a lovely gift or daily writer for its new owner.

The pen has been fully dismantled and cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaning bath.  After cleaning the pen was inked to test the ink delivery and a writing sample can be seen in the last photo.  It may show faint signs of wear and micro-scratches commensurate with its age and usage.
  • General Description - 1/10 12K rolled gold cap and barrel
  • Length (Capped) - 120mm
  • Diameter (Max. across barrel) - 10mm
  • Country of Manufacture - Made in England
  • Date(s) of Manufacture - 1967-1972
  • Ink Delivery - Aerometric
  • Nib - Medium 14K gold
Please see the writing sample in the last photo.  Nib sizing is a very objective matter and the size is purely my estimation... you must make your own judgement.  Please ignore any ink bleed into the paper - it is because I am using laser printer paper rather than proper writing paper.

Please look at the photos carefully as they form an important part of the description.

The pen will be sent in appropriate packaging (recycled where possible) by Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For Post within 2 working days of receipt of payment.   I do combine postage on multiple purchases of pens.  If you are making multiple purchases please put your items in your basket, open your basket and then click the request total link.    

Should you have any questions please use the contact seller link towards the top of this page on the right.

Thank you for looking

Please see my other listings - I have many more vintage Parker pens for sale

 

What my buyers say -

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  • Bestseller on eBay, and this is not an exaggeration. I have purchased from this seller multiple times over the past year.  You will buy items exactly as described, from a seller cheaper than other selllers, with prompt and helpful replies to queries, excellent packaging and timely delivery.  Thanks, Malcolm.
  • The Parker 51 in burgundy is in great condition and the shipping was very fast. Malcolm is definitely one of the best sellers I ve done business with, no doubt. I will surely buy more pens from him in the future! I couldn t be happier with the purchase and strongly recommend him! All the very best :) 
  • Item shipped promptly and arrived early. Seller is very responsive and and helpful to answer any questions that arise. Item arrived quickly in the exact condition as listed in description. 10/10 would recommend again.
  • Excellent quality vintage pen part. Very happy with my purchase. I'm a repeat customer and will be buying form this seller in the future. Great communications. Well packaged and super fast delivery. Highly recommended 5 star seller.
  • Great purchase from this top class seller. Very fast shipping. Accurate description. Carefully packaged. Would buy again. Thank you!
  • DELIGHTED AGAIN - YET ANOTHER FLAWLESS TRANSACTION - Perfect item, perfect comms & superfast delivery - Again no hesitation whatsoever to recommend 123mal ??. simply astounding - thank you
  • Item shipped promptly and arrived early. Seller is very responsive and and helpful to answer any questions that arise. Item arrived quickly in the exact condition as listed in description. 10/10 would recommend again.
  • A very helpful seller who works hard to make sure you will be happy with the item. Thank you for your great item at a good price.
  • Fast delivery and very well packaged, I can now use my favourite pen once again, top seller 10/10 would deal with again :)
  • I ordered a selection of pens, all were in lovely condition, the seller's descriptions were very good and prices were excellent. I would definitely purchase from him again and would not hesitate in recommending them. The items arrived nicely wrapped, not excessive packaging but enough to protect the pens. I also purchased a replacement part for a pen that had broken some time again, again it was well priced and in very nice condition.
  • Absolutely 1st class eBay seller with Customer Service flowing through his veins ! Thank you so much for your care and attention to detail ? I will be back for more ! 5***** very richly deserved !
  • A highly recommended seller. Superb communication throughout and a quick delivery time. The pen was of excellent quality and as described in the listing. I will certainly be buying again. Thank you.
  • Always a Perfect service, Honest and 100% Reliable. Many thanks and best wishes.
  • Really nice response to queries and a good recommendation. Beautiful smooth pen arrived before expected time with a nice follow up. Brilliant service.
  • The pen arrived really quickly and well packaged. It writes like a dream and is very beautiful to look at. I highly recommend this seller if you are thinking of purchasing a fountain pen.
  • The pen is very good and writes perfectly. 123mal seems to be the very best kind of eBayer, clearly a genuine enthusiast and gives an excellent service with extraordinarily good value for money.

 

Returns

If you have changed your mind and no longer want the pen it can be returned to me at the buyer's cost and I will refund your payment less my original postage charge.

 

If there is a fault with the pen I will send the buyer a postage label to return the pen or it can be returned through eBay's returns procedure.   I make the refund once the pen is back with me.  Alternatively, we can negotiate a partial refund if the buyer still wants to retain the pen.

 

If there is an error or omission in the listing it is an oversight and not an intention to mislead or deceive.  My feedback shows many happy buyers and it is very much my aim to maintain that reputation.

 

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