Vintage CONWAY STEWART 24 Cracked-ice Fountain Pen RARE

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VINTAGE CONWAY STEWART 24 F OUNTAIN PEN ~ The Pursuit of Excellence - Conway Stewart ~ ~ Stunning RARE Sought-after Cracked-ice Pattern ~ ~ Gold Trim & a Conway Stewart Solid 14ct Gold Nib ~ Circa 1950s ~ ~ New Ink Sac Fitted ~ Serviced; Nice Overall Condition ~ SUMMARY Up here for auction is a vintage Conway Stewart 24 fountain pen, which was manufactured in England circa 1950s. The pen was manufactured in CRACKED-ICE PATTERN with gold trim. Cracked-ice pattern is one of the most rare and sought-after pattern. The imprint on the barrel is nice. The pen bears a Conway Stewart 14ct solid gold nib . The pen is in nice condition; only minor wears due to age; and the pocket clip top ring seems a bit larger than the cap. A new sac has been fitted and the lever filling system is in full working order. The pen has been serviced and tested for full functionality. Conway Stewart pens were very popular in Great Britain and the Empire. This Conway Stewart is a fine example of Conway Stewart - The pursuit of excellence. This Conway Stewart is a classic elegance and has been produced to the highest standards of carftsmanship. The stunning colour even makes it extremely attractive, rare and highly sought after by collectors all over the world. This would make an excellent gift to treat yourself or for someone special. SUMMARY Model:Conway Stewart 24 - England Colour: Cracked-ice Overall Length: 5 inches Date Manufactured: Circa 1950s Filler Type: Lever Restoration: The pen has been conservatively serviced, polished and tested STORY In 1905, Mr Jarvis and Mr Gardner formed Conway Stewart at 13 Paternoster Row, London. Their objective was to produce elegant, timelessly beautiful, yet functional writing instrument. In the 1920s the name of 'Conway Stewart' was trademarked. The list of filling mechanisms available expanded to eyedroppers, lever fillers, pump fillers and safeties. During the depression years, the company managed to survive by continuing to offer good reliable pens at reasonable prices. In the 1950s, with the creative use of colored plastic Conway Stewart reached its peak. Conway Stewart pens have always been the preferred choice of the most discerning and famous people from around the world. People such as Winston Churchill, who used a Conway Stewart pen throughout the war years, up to the present time, whereby Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was presented with two gold pens to Commemorate The Queens Golden Jubilee. Conway Stewart was the official pen chosen by the British Government for the G8 Summit at which Tony Blair, the prior British Prime Minister, presented a Conway Stewart No.58 set to each of the world leaders. DESCRIPTION THE CAP Trim: Double gold cap band; Polished & stunning Pocket Clip: Gold pocket clip with the 'CS' logo; it is polished and adjusted to tight fit on your shirt. THE NIB Material: 14ct solid gold Imprint: Reads 'Conway Stewart 14CT GOLD' THE BARREL Imprint: Reads 'The Conway Stewart No.24 MADE IN ENGLAND' Lever: The tip of the lever bears a 'CS' logo. The lever is polished; smooth and easy to raise; very slight brassings THE FILLING SYSTEM Type: Lever Work Done: The filler mechanism is tested for functionality . BIDDER PLEASE NOTE We are international vintage pen collector and we collect pens all round the world. The pen may be dispatched from our buying offices outside UK. So please allow at least 6-8 working days to receive the pen. We also wish to point out that there is no such thing as the perfect vintage item. All vintage pens over 50 years old are susceptible to varying degrees of wear and ageing over time, and the functionality is not comparable to new pens. The condition of each item is described to the best of our observation. ~ TERMS & CONDITIONS ~ We have made very endeavour to produce a fair and accurate description of this item. Photos shown are actual photos of items taken just before listing. If you hav... read more

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