S.t. Dupont Sterling Silver Pen With Diamonds Need Help Identifying

[PlaneJane13]

I would appreciate any information you may be able to provide regarding the pen in the attached photos. It has the Winged Dupont stamp, so I'm assuming it's sterling silver. The clip is encrusted with diamonds. I don't see a serial number. I've done hours of research, but to no avail. I'm looking for the model name, collection, vintage, original retail, and anything else at all that you're willing to pass along.

 

Thanks so much, in advance.

[Barkingpig]

I retrieved my S T Dupont, Classique pen, which looks a lot like yours, especially the clip, although mine is lacquered instead of having the diamonds inset. My clip does have a serial number At the top of the right side of the clip & on the left side, is merely stamped "metal, " in the same position.

 

My pen is Vermeil, which since Gold plate over Sterling Silver, has a hallmark, indicating 925. I am unsure what the "Winged Dupont" symbol indicates, but I would think there would be a similar hallmark, if it was made from Sterling Silver. My Pen's cap is signed, "S T Dupont," on the left of the clip & "Paris," with the hallmark & 925, on the right side of the clip; dead center of the cap, on the back side are two very small hallmarks, indicating what, I don't know!

 

I don't know if any of this is useful to you, but the pen you picture, does have some common characteristics to my Classique, which I think was a late 1970's to 80's produced pen. The pointed barrel on your pen is very different from mine & could be a indication of a later model. The lack of serial # seems strange, if mine, a pretty common pen has it, you might expect one with diamonds on it's clip would have as well.

 

Some of the Dupont collectors will undoubtably have better answers for you; there are so many handsome pens made by this company & all are wonderful writers.

[PlaneJane13]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Regarding the lack of serial number, I saw a post on this site that I can't find now that included the following: "Yup. Fidelio. Correct open nib. resin section. angled clip with inset. Most likely heavy silver plate and so no hallmark or proof marks on the body. Nib should be 14K. Interior should be as highly finished as exterior." I'm not sure if this also applies to the lack of serial number on this particular sterling silver pen.

 

I look forward to hearing from Dupont collectors. Thank you again.

[aggoo]

HI,

Not a specialist by any means but have a few Duponts including the Classique, which is the model this pen is based on. All of mine do have serial numbers, but I wouldn't discount yours as being a replica on that basis at all.

 

The clip is obviously very special, being diamond set as it is. The standard clip is a narrow straight line, either plain or filled with Chinese lacquer. The clip on your pen is stepped, so is definitely not standard issue. It's possible it was a special order, which may explain why there is no serial number. Dupont definitely have made gem set clips in the past, particularly on this model, and I have seen versions with the stepped clip, so I suspect it is not an aftermarket clip.

 

I'd concur with Barkingpig that if not specifically marked sterling silver, it probably isn't. All of my Classiques have the winged Dupont logo, but none are sterling silver.

 

The series has been made in various versions for the last 40 years or so. There are wider and narrow bodies, short and long caps, short and long clips with different finishes, so it's difficult to date your pen. The box is a recent version, and the inset in the pen cushion looks made specifically for your pen (often a hallmark of an original box/pen).

 

Current retail seems to be around the $300-500 mark but I doubt many people pay that much. With the diamond clip, I suspect your pen cost significantly more than that though. The diamonds in the images look bright, lively and of a good size. Assuming they are 2-3 pointers, you've got almost a carat there.

 

Unfortunately, as you will often hear on this forum, the value of a pen is what people will pay for it. This is especially the case for a unique and perhaps custom pen like yours. Ebay is your best bet for valuation, but I have seen similar pens sell in the $100-250 range on that auction site, depending on condition.

 

Dupont pens are amongst the highest quality in the market. I'd enjoy it as a special occasion pen, and as you delve further in to your research, perhaps you will be encouraged to pick up one of their fountain pens, which are sublime.

 

Good luck!

[jar]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Regarding the lack of serial number, I saw a post on this site that I can't find now that included the following: "Yup. Fidelio. Correct open nib. resin section. angled clip with inset. Most likely heavy silver plate and so no hallmark or proof marks on the body. Nib should be 14K. Interior should be as highly finished as exterior." I'm not sure if this also applies to the lack of serial number on this particular sterling silver pen.

 

I look forward to hearing from Dupont collectors. Thank you again.

That quote looks a lot like stuff I might have posted.

 

The symbol really has no meaning related to proof. The pen should have a serial number, even the Fidelio would have a serial number. That format/style would suggest an ST Dupont Classique, and they all had serial numbers and each character of the serial numbers at that time would have been hand struck and so not uniform in exact alignment.

 

I would really question the provenance and authenticity of the pen in the picture.

[PlaneJane13]

Thanks to all of you for providing such helpful and detailed information. It never ceases to amaze me how wonderful everyone is on this forum.