AT058: Cross Lapis, boxed.

Date: c1990s

Size: Length - 5 7/8 inches capped; 6 3/8 inches posted.

This beautiful Cross fountain pen has been used a few times, but it remains in near pristine condition.  It is presented here in its original wooded box with all its original contents.  Both barrel and cap are made fom a metal base which has been lacquered with the beautiful blue and gold Lapis Lazuli effect.  The cap has the classic Cross shape with a gold palted tapered top piece, gold plated Cross pocket clip, and two gold plated girdles around the cap lip.  The barrel, likewise, has a tapered gold plated piece.  The nib is made from two-tone 18 carat gold, and has the swirly line engraving.  It is marked as a medium point.  The barrel unscrews to allow the filling of the pen.  You can either fill from a bottle with the included original ink converter, or the pen may also be used with Cross ink cartridges.  The wooden presentation box is also in excellent condition - no damage here either.  There is a board box that the wooden box fits into for protection and the whole then fits into a white slip outer box.  The original guarantee and Lapis Lazuli booklet are also included.

I did just dip the tip of the nib to produce the writing sample below,.  The nib felt very smooth and it produced a good consistent medium width line.

A beautiful quality pen with excellent balance and a nice heft.