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I came upon this pen at a local market it is marked Conway Stewart 73. The nib is marked no 4.

It has had a recent run in with a hacksaw where the clip has been removed the seller knew the nib was 14 ct gold.

The pressure bar is present but the lever is missing.

I know nothing about Conway Stewart I understand the basic mechanics of the lever system.

I would like to restore this pen but dont know if it is worth restoring.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8207/8216729411_3d9c50e68b_z.jpg

IMG_2907_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

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IMG_2922_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Any advice would be appreciated

Michael

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Hi Michael,

It's well worth restoring. The 73 isn't a very common pen and it looks like what you have there has the makings of a nice example. None of the problems that the pen has are insoluble but it may take a little time to source the correct clip and lever. Removing the remains of the old clip is perfectly feasible but often a little challenging on Conway Stewarts of this design. Whether you decide to restore it yourself or send it to a professional, you'll have an enviably nice and uncommon pen at the end of it.

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Hello Michael,

 

I would certainly accept Truffle Finder's offer, and see what he can do.

 

If it can be restored, it would make a very nice piece.

 

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Hi Michael,

It's well worth restoring. The 73 isn't a very common pen and it looks like what you have there has the makings of a nice example. None of the problems that the pen has are insoluble but it may take a little time to source the correct clip and lever. Removing the remains of the old clip is perfectly feasible but often a little challenging on Conway Stewarts of this design. Whether you decide to restore it yourself or send it to a professional, you'll have an enviably nice and uncommon pen at the end of it.

Regards,

 

Thanks Deborah

I spent a little time reading your website and blog today I really like you restoration ethos regarding pens. I try to take a similar approach to writing slopes.

Regards

Michael

For more details on my current projects please visit my blog.

 

https://my63leather.wixsite.com/my63

 

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Thanks Deborah

I spent a little time reading your website and blog today I really like you restoration ethos regarding pens. I try to take a similar approach to writing slopes.

 

Thank you very much, Michael. That's very good to hear.

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~Deborah

 

goodwriterspens.com/

 

 

www.goodwriterspensales.com/

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Please be sure to post a few restoration pictures and the after photo when it is lovingly given a new life. It looks like a lovely fountain pen.

Rob Maguire (Plse call me "M or Mags" like my friends do...)I use a Tablet, Apple Pencil and a fountain pen. Targas, Sailor, MB, Visconti, Aurora, vintage Parkers, all wonderful.

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I have spoken to Truffle finder today and my Conway Stewart is on its way to him as we speak.

I think I will make a special box whilst I await its return (parts permitting of course.

If it can be restored I will post pictures on its return,

Thanks for the advice everyone.

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Michael

For more details on my current projects please visit my blog.

 

https://my63leather.wixsite.com/my63

 

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Please be sure to post a few restoration pictures and the after photo when it is lovingly given a new life. It looks like a lovely fountain pen.

 

Good idea Mags.

 

+1 on the photos!

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I tought I would give an update on the Conway Stewart pen I sent to truffle finder yesterday.

I had a call to day to say the pen had arrives safely and that the parts were available and the pen could be repaired and returned to me by the middle of next week and at a very reasonable cost.

I will post pictures as soon as it arrives.

Thanks

Michael

For more details on my current projects please visit my blog.

 

https://my63leather.wixsite.com/my63

 

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I tought I would give an update on the Conway Stewart pen I sent to truffle finder yesterday.

I had a call to day to say the pen had arrives safely and that the parts were available and the pen could be repaired and returned to me by the middle of next week and at a very reasonable cost.

I will post pictures as soon as it arrives.

Thanks

Michael

 

It's so good to hear of a pen being saved from the bin, and being given a new life. :thumbup:

 

Looking forward to the photos, Michael.

 

BTW...which pens do you usually use.

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I tought I would give an update on the Conway Stewart pen I sent to truffle finder yesterday.

I had a call to day to say the pen had arrives safely and that the parts were available and the pen could be repaired and returned to me by the middle of next week and at a very reasonable cost.

I will post pictures as soon as it arrives.

Thanks

Michael

 

It's so good to hear of a pen being saved from the bin, and being given a new life. :thumbup:

 

Looking forward to the photos, Michael.

 

BTW...which pens do you usually use.

Hi Malcolm

I collect Parkers mainly Duofold and Victory pens although I do have a number of 51s my current weapon of choice is a lovely 51 black with a rolled silver cap and a nice broad wet nib.

I like the fact that it was given to me along with two other pens for restoring a writing slope and a cutlery box (for pen storage) for a collector.

I may well look out for more Conway Stewarts not least because they are English and also their forum is so friendly :)

Regards

Michael

For more details on my current projects please visit my blog.

 

https://my63leather.wixsite.com/my63

 

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I tought I would give an update on the Conway Stewart pen I sent to truffle finder yesterday.

I had a call to day to say the pen had arrives safely and that the parts were available and the pen could be repaired and returned to me by the middle of next week and at a very reasonable cost.

I will post pictures as soon as it arrives.

Thanks

Michael

 

It's so good to hear of a pen being saved from the bin, and being given a new life. :thumbup:

 

Looking forward to the photos, Michael.

 

BTW...which pens do you usually use.

Hi Malcolm

I collect Parkers mainly Duofold and Victory pens although I do have a number of 51s my current weapon of choice is a lovely 51 black with a rolled silver cap and a nice broad wet nib.

I like the fact that it was given to me along with two other pens for restoring a writing slope and a cutlery box (for pen storage) for a collector.

I may well look out for more Conway Stewarts not least because they are English and also their forum is so friendly :)

Regards

Michael

 

Hi Michael,

I have a few 51's and Duofolds myself, lovely pens. The 51 with the silver cap sounds fabulous! My black 51 has the lustraloy cap, but it too is a wonderful writer.

 

I'd love to have a Lucky Curve senior in black.

 

Don't have any of the Victory pens...yet. Just too busy with the Conway Stewarts at the moment. :rolleyes:

 

Doesn't it add something to a pen, when it was gifted, or bought in a special place...has a personal story attached to it.

 

You are a writing slope man? Some of them are so beautiful. The epitome of the phrase 'small but perfectly formed'.

 

If you decide to treat yourself to a few more Conway pens, you will always find help/advice here if needs be. :thumbup:

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Hi Malcolm

It is funny the writing slope thing started when I bought two writing slopes from ebay they had both been stripped of the interior and shinny bits if you have a spare 30 mins have a look

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/224142-writing-slope-dilema/

 

I hope the link works.

The restoration went from this

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8191274456_db89732a5c_z.jpg

IMG_2279 by my0771, on Flickr

 

To this

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8190181211_1a1d90e420_z.jpg

IMG_2839 by my0771, on Flickr

 

One of the other pens I received was a Parker lucky curve duofold junior which also writes beautifully.

Regards

Michael

For more details on my current projects please visit my blog.

 

https://my63leather.wixsite.com/my63

 

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Hi Malcolm

It is funny the writing slope thing started when I bought two writing slopes from ebay they had both been stripped of the interior and shinny bits if you have a spare 30 mins have a look

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/224142-writing-slope-dilema/

 

I hope the link works.

The restoration went from this

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8191274456_db89732a5c_z.jpg

IMG_2279 by my0771, on Flickr

 

To this

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8190181211_1a1d90e420_z.jpg

IMG_2839 by my0771, on Flickr

 

One of the other pens I received was a Parker lucky curve duofold junior which also writes beautifully.

Regards

Michael

 

Wow! Thanks for the link Michael...I will surely check it out. :thumbup:

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Sorry for the lateness of my contribution, I missed this earlier. In the unlikely event that Henry cannot complete the job, I have the NOS parts here that you would require to restore this yourself.

 

 

 

 

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Sorry for the lateness of my contribution, I missed this earlier. In the unlikely event that Henry cannot complete the job, I have the NOS parts here that you would require to restore this yourself.

 

Many thanks Northlodge when I spoke to Henry on Friday he had all of the parts required.

I have an idea that I may be buying more Conway Stewarts in the future.

Although I have a few writing slopes to restore before I can get to my pen restoration queue.

Thanks

Michael

For more details on my current projects please visit my blog.

 

https://my63leather.wixsite.com/my63

 

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It's back already.

Not even a week has passed since I sent my first Conway Stewart fountain pen to Henry for restoration.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8338/8247220109_2a639dc65c_z.jpg

IMG_3007 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8247218913_1c4cb5ffcd_z.jpg

IMG_3005_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8057/8247217523_542078d94a_z.jpg

IMG_2992 by my0771, on Flickr

 

It is a beautiful pen and it only cost me £1 plus Henry s very reasonable fee for restoration.

I now have a beautiful fountain pen to add to my collection.

 

Regards

Michael

For more details on my current projects please visit my blog.

 

https://my63leather.wixsite.com/my63

 

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