{"product_id":"conway-stewart-drake-vermeil-limited-edition-fountain-pen-2007","title":"Conway Stewart 'Drake' Vermeil Limited Edition Fountain Pen 2007","description":"\u003cp class=\"style1\" align=\"justify\"\u003eSir Francis Drake was born in Tavistock, near Plymouth, England in around 1540. With Plymouth the home of modern day Conway Stewart, it seems only appropriate for the company to name this superb new design after a local legend. The sterling silver edition of the Drake model has been a great success and by popular demand, we are proud to add to this luxurious collection the Drake in Vermeil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1\" align=\"justify\"\u003eA lush vermeil finish elevates the intricate engraving of the Drake to yet another level of luxury. Luscious in appearance, the thick gold covering warms in the hand, further enhancing the personal pleasure of using a Conway Stewart writing instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eVermeil has long been admired and very much in demand for a diverse range of products. The process of vermeil can be produced by either the fire-gilding or electrolysis method. In the 1700s the original fire-gilding process was developed in France but was later banned due to the use of mercury in the process. Today's vermeil is produced safely using electrolysis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1\" align=\"justify\"\u003eThere is a Vermeil Room in the White House. The soft yellow of the paneled walls of the room complements the collection of vermeil or gilded silver bequeathed to the White House in 1956 by Mrs. Margaret Thompson Biddle. The vermeil collection contains pieces from different services and includes the work of prestigious artisans such as English Regency silversmith Paul Storr (1771-1844), French Empire silversmith Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot (1763-1850), among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1\" align=\"justify\"\u003eThe precious metal section of the Drake edition leaves the weight centred low in the hand, ensuring that the pen is balanced well when writing. Each pen is engraved with the name Drake on the cap band, and a likeness of \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Hind\u003c\/i\u003e on the cap top. The Conway Stewart Drake bears the English Hallmark, the world accepted standard for precious metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1\" align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Vermeil Drake limited edition pen is available in an edition of just 100 pieces in either fountain pen or roller ball writing modes. The fountain pen is mounted with the large iridium tipped 18 carat solid gold nib, offered in eight grades. It utilizes the converter cartridge filling mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style55\"\u003eClosed: 134.6 mm - Posted 171 mm \u003cbr\u003eBarrel incl nib 130 mm - Cap 63 mm\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Diam 12.8 mm - Cap Diam 15.5 mm - Weight 78 gms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNib - 18K Medium\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1\" align=\"justify\"\u003eHoused in original Conway Stewart presentation packaging with papers of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition has long since sold out! \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conway Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46696812708030,"sku":"Conway Stewart Vermeil Drake","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/files\/Conway-Stewart-_Drake_-Vermeil-Limited-Edition-Fountain-Pen-2007-b.jpg?v=1777479249","url":"https:\/\/bertramsinkwell.mom\/products\/conway-stewart-drake-vermeil-limited-edition-fountain-pen-2007","provider":"Bertram's Inkwell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}