The
Britannia is the latest in a long line of classically styled
solid sterling silver limited editions from Conway Stewart. It
is a stunning expression of the pen maker’s ark rendered
in brightly polished sterling silver accented with subtle
engraving.
The
ancient Latin name for Great Britain is Britannia, and
originally referred to the Roman colony on the island,
transforming in time into the identity of a martial goddess
complete with spear, shield, and centurion’s helmet. In
the eighteenth century, this depiction became popular as the
national expression of British Imperial power, and the unity of
the nation. Since that time, Britannia has occurred as a theme
consistently on coinage, postage stamps, and throughout art in
Great Britain.
The
Conway Stewart Britannia is a full sized pen with polished
sterling silver set of by an elegant engraving design along the
cap and barrel. Each piece is carefully crafted in our facility
in Plymouth, England to ensure the ultimate expression of fine
writing for our customers. The hallmarked sterling silver
forming the cap and barrel begins as solid rods of precious
metal, not hollow stampings, as a result the Britannia features
an imposing heft. The graceful pattern adorning the cap and
barrel is inspired by Art Nouveau designs and adds the perfect
finishing touch to this bold new design.
The
refined flat-top design of the Britannia recalls the classic
era of the 1920s, when a fine fountain pen was considered not
just a luxury, but an everyday necessity. Like those
traditional pens of yesteryear, the Britannia is balanced to
ensure comfort in the hand, whether jotting a short note, or
writing a lengthy letter to loved ones.
The
Britannia is balanced precisely at the solid sterling silver
gripping section, allowing the pen to feel as a natural
extension of the hand when in use. When in the pocket, the
classically styled clip holds the Britannia securely in place.
A choice of nib widths is available to ensure the perfect
writing style for your tastes. We also offer three widths of
italic cut nibs, which give everyday handwriting a special
flair. Ink is supplied to the Rhodium masked solid 18 carat
gold nib via the reliable and easy to use cartridge converter
system. Users can choose between the wide selection of brightly
coloured bottled inks, or the ease and convenience of ink
cartridges. The Britannia is packaged in our rich and elegant
diamond presentation box.
Limited to the following
worldwide:
100 Fountain
Pens
100 Rollerball
Pens
Types: Fountain Pen, Rollerball.
Filling Mechanisms: Cartridge/Converter
Fountain Pen Nib Sizes: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad,
Double Broad, Italic Fine, Italic Medium, Italic Broad
List Price:
Fountain Pen
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£795.00
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Rollerball
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£745.00
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My Price:
Please e-mail or call me
on 07717 492258.
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