Conway Stewart Enameled Gatsby Limited Edition Fountain Pen, 2013

During the classic era of the 1920s, a fountain pen was considered not just a luxury, but an everyday necessity. The best and most exclusive of these fountain pens were often adorned with precious metal overlays, ornate filigree, engraving, or even diamonds. They served as luxurious status symbols, notable even during a time replete with flashy displays of wealth and decadence. The Conway Stewart Gatsby draws upon this era to bring a dramatic new look to our enamel limited edition series.

Conway Stewart's goal with this design was to bring back the sense of style and bustling energy that epitomized the Art Deco era. They carefully crafted a shape and size that would balance in the widest range of hand sizes, beginning with a time-honored flat-top shape drawn from vintage pens of the golden age of fountain pens. Using an intricate interlocking design forming lines, rectangles, and squares on both the cap and barrel, the Gatsby is a classic embodiment of the bold new style that first came to life during the 1920s. The choice of Hallmarked solid sterling silver for cap and barrel, polished to a gleaming luster, served as a counterpart for the deep red and yellow colors chosen for the hand-applied enamel work. The result is bold, stylish, and sure to draw comments whenever it is used!

The art of enamel to decorate precious metal has been a much loved European tradition for many centuries. It proved to be the perfect choice for bringing the delicate engraving design used on the Gatsby to vibrant life. Rich, bright red accents gleam from among the vivid yellow background that covers cap and barrel. Through the translucent enamel, the crisp deco design of the engraving comes to life, with each movement of the cap or barrel under the light revealing a new aspect of this stunning design.

Conway Stewart has always prided itself in its working relationship with the best of English craftsmanship. The artist for this precious metal enameled series is known for his creativity and design in jewelry, plaques, and trophies. Robert Glover M.A. RCA, has been published in numerous industry titles and is the recipient of many notable awards and presentations. His works include major television awards, the famous and iconic Brit-Awards trophy for the UK music industry, exclusive corporate and military presentations. Glover's previous commissions include presentation pieces for the chairman of Hyundai shipbuilding company, HRH Princess Grace of Monaco, the Cunard Lines Flagship QE2, and Silverware for Royalty and Regimental silverware for the Parachute Regiment and the Brigade of Guards.

The Conway Stewart hallmarked solid sterling silver construction of cap, barrel and front section of the Gatsby limited edition is set off with their popular 18 carat gold Medium nib, accented with rhodium plating nib grades. Ink is delivered via the reliable converter cartridge system.

The Gatsby is a substantial pen, crafted with an eye to providing not only a first-rate appearance, but to also be comfortable and well balanced in the hand when in use. This makes the Gatsby as much a pleasure to write with as it is to look at: A perfect combination!

"Nominee in the 2014 Pen World Reader's Choice Awards -- Best Cultural or Historical Theme"

Only 100 pieces were crafted, worldwide.
Nib: 18K Medium
Filling Mechanism: Cartridge

Dimensions:
Closed: 141 mm
Posted 182 mm
Barrel incl nib 135 mm
Cap 63.5 mm
Barrel Diam 13.2 mm
Cap Diam 15 mm
Weight 89 gms

The packaging has been designed to house your writing instrument and serve as a showcase pen stand for the desk. The display box is crafted of luxurious full-grain leather in a rich black color. Not only is this an elegant and stylish presentation to house and protect your gift, but the top of the lid can also be reversed to make an executive desk stand for display.