The Westminster Edition has been a great success. First launched in energizing green enamel, the finish soon sold out the 100 piece edition. By popular demand, we have produced the same engraved pen in a vivid Teal enamel and now, we are proud to add to this luxurious collection the Westminster in Vermeil.

A lush vermeil finish elevates the intricate engraving of the Westminster 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.

Vermeil 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.

There 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.

The Westminster 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.

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