Greetings!
The annual Washington DC Pen Show
was a great success for Conway Stewart and the renowned English
silversmith Henry Simpole.Henry
was stationed at the Conway Stewart exhibition tables and demonstrated how he
hand crafts his meticulous carvings and overlays during the show. He also
exhibited many of his past masterpieces, selected from his personal collection.
Each design is meticulously planned on paper with this process taking up to 80
hours to ensure that the features of the overlay enhance the shape of the pen
model.
The
image to the right details Henry painstakingly cutting out a sterling
silver filigree overlay by hand. One mistake of the saw
results in many hours of work scrapped. Each part is polished to a silky smooth finish to further highlight these magnificent pieces.
It is very time consuming
to create the overlay designs, but the end result is a work of art, an
heirloom piece for many generations to come.
The exclusive filigrees created for Conway Stewart cleverly incorporate
in a very understated manner the initials 'C' and 'S' of the company name,
something that many owners today still haven't been made aware of!
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Conway Stewart Exclusive Filigree Overlays Limited Editions
Individually hand crafted by Henry Simpole
The Chatsworth Collection is our latest collaboration with Henry Simpole and was launched at the DC Pen Show.
This is the fourth overlay design created by hand exclusively for Conway Stewart.
The Chatsworth is to date the finest of overlay work created for Conway Stewart by Henry Simpole.
Each piece incorporates the initials 'C' and 'S' of Conway Stewart and the initials 'J' and 'G', the two founders in 1905 -- Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Garner.
The Chatsworth is is available in sterling silver, vermeil and solid gold on a choice of a Classic Black, Blue Stardust or Red Stardust resin models.
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The Henry Simpole Limited Edition is named in honor of the renowned English craftsman Henry Simpole of London, well known for
his custom overlay work on fountain pens.
This is the third
limited edition within the Conway Stewart stable that is graced with Henry
Simpole's fine craftsmanship.
Every overlay is hand crafted and methodically
engraved personally by Henry Simpole. The design of the overlay
is an interpretation of the beautiful designs of the early twentieth
century, a significant period for the arts and crafts movement
in England. Limited to 100 pieces in
sterling silver, 50 in vermeil and 10 pieces in 18 carat solid
gold.
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The Great Exhibition Limited Edition is the second overlay launch for Conway Stewart and measures an impressive 8 inches long when closed!
This design is
timeless and is reminiscent of the classic British
overlay pens created in the early 1900s. The overlay
is crafted by hand by renowned English craftsman
Henry Simpole.
In keeping within this historic
theme, Conway Stewart chose to utilized a filling
mechanism
typically used in the late 1800s: the Eye Dropper.
Using modern materials and taking full benefit of
the size of this great pen, the ink capacity is
equivalent to 8 x ink cartridges. Limited to 50 pieces in sterling silver, 50 in vermeil and 25 in 18 carat solid gold.
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The Centenary
Overlay Limited Edition is the first cooperation between Heny Simpole and Conway Stewart.
The design is ageless and
is reminiscent of the classic overlay pens created in the early
1900s.
The openwork filigree overlay was
methodically designed and crafted by Henry Simpole to incorporate the figures '1905' and
'CS'. Each pen is hallmarked at the London Assay Office and
bears an individual limited edition number.
The Centenary Overlay is a beautiful
yet functional fountain pen. Conway Stewart is a strong believer
in staying true to its original founder's determination
to offer only the best in high quality English craftsmanship
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Pen World & Stylus give the Wellington series the thumbs up!
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In
celebration of the glowing reports and recommendations given by Pen
World and Stylus magazines on our Wellington series we are pleased to
offer a free prize draw to win one of these beautiful pens.
There are not many days left before the close of this prize entry,
so for those who have not entered the free prize draw to win a
Wellington, please do so before August 31.
"THIS
PEN REMINDS ME WHY a nice fountain pen is such a pleasure. The writing
experience alone is enough to recommend this pen, because it is one of
the best I have ever tested..."
Glen B. Bowen, publisher Pen World, World Publications May 2008
"THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL, luxurious looking pen..."
Bill Albers, assistant editor Pen World,World Publications May 2008
"EVEN IN PLAIN BLACK, I'd go for the Wellington. The section's curvature feels organic in the hand..."
Barry Gabay, contributing editor Pen World, World Publications May 2008
"THIS PEN IS A GREAT WRITER.
... its flexibility gives the writer
an opportunity to vary the lines..."
Howard Edelstein, contributor
Stylus Magazine, Fine Life Media June / July 2008
"AN ELEGANTLY TAPERED PEN. A modern flexible nib..."
Mel Strohminger, contributor
Stylus Magazine, Fine Life Media June / July 2008
Wellington Series
In honor of Sir Arthur Wesley, Conway Stewart commemorates the Duke of
Wellington's life by offering the Wellington model within our range of
fine quality writing instruments.
Wellington is widely considered as one of the
leading military and political figures of the first half of the 19th century, a
prominent figure in the history of England. He achieved many heights throughout
his political career: an Anglo-Irish general and statesman, chief secretary for
Ireland, ambassador to France, commander in chief of the British army, victor at
the Battle of Waterloo, twice British prime minister and was one of the leading
figures in the House of Lords.
Wellington Classic Black The Wellington is a
substantial pen, available in a choice of four writing .modes: elegant fountain
pen, smooth writing roller ball, convenient ball pen and pencil.
The striking
new design has been crafted with a subtly curvaceous form to both cap and
barrel, an exciting new shape that sets the Wellington apart from traditional
pen designs.
The Wellington was created with an eye to the Continental flair for
a sleek and classic look. This combines with our time honored use of rich
marbled resin and polished gold trim to result in a pen that suits both high
fashion as well as tasteful refinement.
The Wellington is offered
in four popular classic colours gleaming jet Black, rich Classic Brown, elegant
Classic Green and the modern Black Whirl.
Wellington Black Whirl
The Black Whirl Wellington
is perfect companion for lovers of our Crimson Whirl. Both bold and adventurous,
this finish is a hit for those who demand the cutting edge of
design.
Shimmering shades of
pearlescent deep red are blended together to form the backdrop to swirling lines
of rich black. The effect is stunning and outspoken. The Black Whirl is both
bold and adventurous taking this whirl design to new heights.
Wellington Classic Brown
Classic Brown brings a
stately and elegant simplicity to the Wellington.
Reminiscent of the finest
antique tortoiseshell, this color is a rich blend of light and dark red-browns
that shine from within with a slight pearlescent glow.
Wellington Classic Green One of our most popular
colors, Classic Green, brings its graceful blend of light and dark green to the
Wellington, and the result is no less than you might
expect.
The subtle play of light
from the pearlescent light green hints at the depths of this material. The
deeper shades of the dark green marbling further accent the magnificent blend of
color
Wellington luxury packaging
Exceptional care and
attention is given by our experienced craftsmen as they assemble each pen on
site at our factory premises in Devon, UK.
The barrel of the each pen is
accented by two 18 carat hallmarked solid gold bands.
The nibs are also crafted
out of 18 carat solid gold and available in a choice of eight grades from Extra
Fine to Extra Broad, Italic Fine, Italic Medium and Italic Broad.
Special
attention is given to our nibs to ensure a smooth wet line, satisfying even the
most demanding writer, and the Wellington utilizes the reliable cartridge
converter filling system.
The Wellington Series is housed in our luxury Conway Stewart centenary
packaging. It is lined in a deep lush velvet in our corporate
colours.
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If you would like to receive additional information on our brand and brochures, please use the following contact details:
For sales inquiries outside Australia, Canada, Japan and the USA, please contact Sean Gumbleton: email: [email protected] or [email protected] Tel: +44 (0) 1752 776776 Fax: +44 (0) 1752 772333
Sales within Australia: Old Post Office Pens email:[email protected] Tel (03) 9707 5581 Fax (03) 9707 5640 Mobile 0407 377 160
Sales within Canada: Ambiente Promotions Inc. email: [email protected] Tel 905.886.2185 Fax 905.882.2264 Mobile 647.407.2185
Sales within Japan: Nippon Yugi Gangu Co Ltd http://www.nichiyu.net Tel: 03.3843.6431 Fax: 03.3843.6430
Sales within the USA: Luxury Brands, LLC (Georgia, USA) email: [email protected] Tel: 1.770.881.7131 Fax: 1.770.755.1477 Cell: 1.770.262.0045
Mary Burke - Conway Stewart (Washington, USA) email: [email protected] Tel: 1.425.432.0816 Fax: 1.425.413.9289 Cell: 1.425.283.2788
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Conway Stewart & Co. Ltd Tel: UK 44 (0) 1752 776776 www.conwaystewart.com
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