Fountain pen, Conway Stewart 100 Series Fresian, England, 20th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
20th century
CONWAY STEWART 100 Series Fresian fountain pen. Black and white marbled resin barrel. With details and ornamentation in gold. Nib in 18kt yellow gold. M tip. Screw cap. Charged by plunger. No box. Unused. Good state of preservation. Measurements: 13.60 cm (length).
In the universe of fine writing, where tradition meets art, arises a piece that honors the British legacy with impeccable elegance: the Conway Stewart Series 100 Fresian. Inspired by the classic models of the mid-20th century, this fountain pen represents the refined heritage of a brand that has been a symbol of distinction since the beginning of the last century. The pen, handcrafted in England, features a marbled resin barrel that combines black, white and gray tones, evoking the elegant coat of a Friesian horse, the animal that gives its name to this edition. Each veining is unique, like a fingerprint, making each unit unrepeatable.
The design maintains the torpedo silhouette that Conway Stewart popularized in the 1950s, with more compact dimensions than contemporary fountain pens, making it ideal for those seeking discretion without sacrificing beauty. The 18-karat solid gold details, visible on the cap ring and clip, not only enhance its aesthetics, but also reinforce its status as a luxury piece. At the heart of the pen rests a nib also in 18-karat gold, available in multiple thicknesses and writing styles, from delicate extra-fine to customized options such as stub or slanted italic, for the most demanding calligraphers. Functionality is no slouch. This fountain pen features a dual-loading system: it allows the use of both standard European cartridges and converter cartridges for bottled ink lovers.
In any of its forms, the writing is smooth, precise and fluid, offering an experience that only a well-balanced and handmade pen can provide. No box. Unused. Good state of preservation.
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Physical characteristics
- Material (listing wording)
- marbled resin, 18kt yellow gold
- Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
- 13.60 cm
Identification
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- Auction-house description published on Invaluable; the text keeps only the listing's object facts (condition, price and sale wording removed). Attribution and measurements describe the photographed example; independent type authentication remains research required.
- Candidate id
- inv-204173207
- Auction house
- Setdart Auction House
- Listing object ID
- 204173207
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