Vintage S.T. Dupont Classique Yellow Gold Plated Solid Brass Twist Ballpoint Pen
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Conceived in 1973 in the alpine workshops of Faverges, France, the S.T. Dupont Classique was originally commissioned for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who sought an elegant, slender writing companion to match her beloved Dupont lighter. This vintage Classique twist ballpoint pen carries that aristocratic Parisian pedigree, sculpted from solid brass with radiant 20-micron yellow gold plating. Decorated with crisp, linear godron fluting running parallel along the barrel and cap, the pen catches ambient light in shimmering vertical bands, delivering commanding executive glamour.
The pen is powered by S.T. Dupont's proprietary precision twist mechanism, engineered with tight micrometer tolerances that extend and retract the ballpoint refill with crisp, satisfying mechanical resistance. Operating without rattle or play, the internal gearing ensures consistent tip stabilization during writing. Dupont's signature articulated pocket clip incorporates an internal spring hinge, allowing it to open smoothly and clamp firmly onto suit pockets or leather planners...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Asia - Objets d'Art and Vertu
MaterialsYellow Gold, Gold Plate, Brass