Conway Stewart - 55 - No reserve price - Fountain pen
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The Conway Stewart No. 55 fountain pen has a black celluloid body with gold-plated trim and measures 13.1 cm long.
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Article: CONWAY STEWART NO. 55 CLASSIC BLACK FOUNTAIN PEN WITH GOLD-TONE GILDINGS.
Reference / Edition: Model No. 55 ("No 55" and "Made in England" engraved on the body), with a 14k gold nib.
Length: 13.1 cm.
Diameter: 1.2 cm.
Nib: F.
Period: 1940s-50s (approx. 1940-1955).
Materials: Body and cap in smooth black resin/celluloid with a good shine; long gold-plated clip with the brand emblem engraved on the head and a diamond at the end, and triple gold-plated ring at the mouth of the cap; black section with threaded grip; 14-karat gold nib marked "Duro - Conway Stewart - 14ct Gold" (Duro was the brand’s high-end nibs, in thicker gold) and ebonite feed; lever filler system.
Condition: Good overall for its age. The body and cap are intact, with no visible cracks or deformations, and retain a very lively luster, with only fine signs of wear distributed along the body. The ends of the cap have turned to an amber-brown tone due to aging of the material, a common contrast in these pieces. The metal parts show wear of the plating, with noticeable loss of gold on the clip and cap rings. The gold nib is straight, with the tines aligned and no apparent damage, and shows darkening from ink in the area of the feed. Vintage piece not serviced; it is recommended to tune it up before use with ink.
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos.
The photographs are part of the description.
A0000006809
Article: CONWAY STEWART NO. 55 CLASSIC BLACK FOUNTAIN PEN WITH GOLD-TONE GILDINGS.
Reference / Edition: Model No. 55 ("No 55" and "Made in England" engraved on the body), with a 14k gold nib.
Length: 13.1 cm.
Diameter: 1.2 cm.
Nib: F.
Period: 1940s-50s (approx. 1940-1955).
Materials: Body and cap in smooth black resin/celluloid with a good shine; long gold-plated clip with the brand emblem engraved on the head and a diamond at the end, and triple gold-plated ring at the mouth of the cap; black section with threaded grip; 14-karat gold nib marked "Duro - Conway Stewart - 14ct Gold" (Duro was the brand’s high-end nibs, in thicker gold) and ebonite feed; lever filler system.
Condition: Good overall for its age. The body and cap are intact, with no visible cracks or deformations, and retain a very lively luster, with only fine signs of wear distributed along the body. The ends of the cap have turned to an amber-brown tone due to aging of the material, a common contrast in these pieces. The metal parts show wear of the plating, with noticeable loss of gold on the clip and cap rings. The gold nib is straight, with the tines aligned and no apparent damage, and shows darkening from ink in the area of the feed. Vintage piece not serviced; it is recommended to tune it up before use with ink.
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos.
The photographs are part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
55
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Period
1900-1949
Material
Celluloid, Gold-plated
Manufacturer/brand
Conway Stewart
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.2 cm
Length
13.1 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
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