Product Description
Type Lever-fill fountain pen
Product Name Model 286
Manufacturer and Year Conway Stewart, UK, 1940s (The 286 was made between c. 1930 - 45, and the underlined imprint place it as a later model)
Length 5"
Filling System Lever filler. We've replaced the sac.
Color Marbled Green with ink view barrel. The cap is black, and in our Conway Stewart reference book ("Fountain Pens for the Million" by Stephen Hull, p. 130) we see this exact configuration, with a note below about wartime restrictions sometimes resulted in this kind of combination. Gold plated trim. We recommend NOT soaking this pen in water for more than a few minutes (like, 5-10) at a time.
Nib Medium flexible Conway Stewart 14kt gold nib. See writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. The main flaw here is that the clear portions of the barrel have yellowed and lost their transparency - there's a texture there that suggests machine/polishing marks. The outer surface doesn't seem to be affected, it's quite smooth and not crystallized or crazed, so it's not a fatal flaw. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and light scratching. The cap has light scratching. All the trim parts, including cap band, clip, and lever have brassing and plating wear. The imprints are nice and clear.
