Conway Stewart Chatsworth Limited Edition Fountain Pen by Henry Simpole
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 2011
This limited edition fountain pen, titled the Chatsworth, is a collaborative piece by Conway Stewart and master silversmith Henry Simpole, dating to circa 2011.
The pen features a striking burgundy blush resin barrel and cap, elegantly encased in intricate sterling silver filigree overlay. It is equipped with a medium 18kt two-tone gold nib and includes an attached converter for ink filling. The piece is highly exclusive, being numbered 04 of a limited run of 25. The silver components are marked with the initials 'HCS', identifying the work of Henry Simpole. Measuring 6.375 inches in length, the pen is presented in its original set, which includes a presentation box, outer box, a booklet with a certificate of authenticity, and a silver polishing cloth.
This sophisticated writing instrument represents a refined fusion of traditional fountain pen craftsmanship and bespoke metalwork techniques.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- Burgundy blush resin and sterling silver
- Pen length
- 6.375"
- Outer box dimensions
- 12.75" x 7.25" x 2.75"
Technical characteristics
- Nib
- 18kt two-tone gold
- Nib size
- Medium
- Filling system
- Attached converter
Design
- Edition
- Numbered 04/25
- Overlay
- Sterling silver filigree
- Markings
- HCS (Henry Simpole)
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Henry Simpole for Conway Stewart
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.