{"product_id":"st-dupont-black-platinum-pen","title":"Vintage 1990s S.T. Dupont Fountain Pen – Natural Black Lacquer \u0026 Platinum Finish – Red Ruby-Style Cabochon Clip – Platinum-Finish Nib – Full Set NOS","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"229\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eVintage fountain pen from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eS.T. Dupont\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e production, dating to the late 1990s. Executed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"398\"\u003enatural black lacquer with platinum-finish accents\u003c\/strong\u003e, and distinguished by a \u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"468\"\u003ered ruby-style cabochon set into the clip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eA design-focused piece combining classic Dupont form with jewellery-inspired detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"565\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e• Brand: S.T. Dupont\u003cbr data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e• Period: Late 1990s\u003cbr data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e• Type: Fountain Pen\u003cbr data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e• Material: \u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eNatural black lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e• Trim: Platinum-finish accents\u003cbr data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e• Clip Detail: \u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eRed ruby-style cabochon stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e• Nib: \u003cstrong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"834\"\u003ePlatinum-finish nib (not hallmarked gold)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e• Mechanism: Snap-cap (pull-off \/ push-on)\u003cbr data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e• Origin: France\u003cbr data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e• Set: \u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eFull set (original packaging and documentation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e• Condition: \u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eNOS – New Old Stock (unused \/ never inked)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e• Collector Grade: Collector Grade\u003cbr data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e• Rarity: Uncommon (cabochon clip detail, black lacquer finish)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Technical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eThis pen remains in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eunused condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no signs of ink use or handling wear.\u003cbr data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eThe lacquer surface is clean and glossy, while the platinum-finish trim retains strong contrast and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eSnap-cap system\u003c\/strong\u003e for direct, non-threaded opening\u003cbr data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e• Sculpted clip set with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003ered ruby-style cabochon\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a jewellery-like detail\u003cbr data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003e• Top cap carries the S.T. Dupont emblem\u003cbr data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e• Clip engraved \u003cstrong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e“S.T. Dupont Paris”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eUnlike earlier S.T. Dupont fountain pens fitted with solid gold nibs, this example features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eplatinum-finish nib rather than a hallmarked gold nib\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eIts appeal lies in the combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eblack lacquer, platinum detailing, and the distinctive cabochon clip\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a more \u003cstrong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003emodern late-1990s luxury character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eFull set NOS examples in this configuration are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eincreasingly difficult to source\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e24-month working condition guarantee included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003eCovers mechanical functionality under normal use.\u003cbr data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eExcludes damage from misuse, impact, or incorrect handling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St Dupont","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49885147103578,"sku":"LP24-013","price":550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/6544\/4954\/files\/DSC08027-2.jpg?v=1731332559","url":"https:\/\/421luxury.com\/de\/products\/st-dupont-black-platinum-pen","provider":"421Luxury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}