Fountain-pen, Conway Stewart Mark Twain Limited Edition, 2001
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2001
CONWAY STEWART Mark Twain Limited Edition Red Overlay fountain pen, 2001. Polished red celluloid barrel. With silver accents and ornamentation. Limited edition. Exemplary 120/150. Two-tone 18 kt. gold nib. F point. Click cap. Plunger loading. No box. Unused. Good state of preservation. Measurements: 14 cm (length).
The Conklin Mark Twain Limited Edition Red Overlay is a limited production fountain pen, conceived as a direct tribute to Mark Twain, who was one of the first promoters of the brand in the early twentieth century. Launched in 2001, this special edition was limited to only 150 numbered copies, making it a highly valued piece within the Conklin catalog. The body is made of polished red celluloid, a classic and durable material, and is covered with a finely engraved sterling silver overlay, which reinforces the structure and provides a traditionally inspired ornamental design. The center band features Mark Twain's engraved signature, recalling the historical connection between the author and the brand.
The pen uses an internal piston filling system, as opposed to the usual "Crescent Filler" mechanism that characterizes other Conklin editions. This change is intended to offer greater reliability and ease of use for frequent writing. No box. Unused. Good state of preservation.
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Physical characteristics
- Material (listing wording)
- red celluloid, sterling silver
- Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
- 14 cm
Identification
- Source note
- 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-198481276
- Auction house
- Setdart Auction House
- Listing object ID
- 198481276
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