Catalog 99 opens for insiders on December 1st
What is vermeil?
Pens with vermeil trim look like they have gold trim, when in fact it is gold over sterling silver, which is often reflected in its price and weight. To be used as vermeil, the gold has to be at least 10KT, and at least 1.5 micrometers thick. As it is thicker than gold-plating, it is more resistant to wear, and the base metal is sterling silver.
Sepia is an interesting color, and I've seen quite a few variations on it. It also has a really interesting derivation!
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Extraordinary Pens - Soennecken Rheingold 915
This 1933 Soennecken Rheingold 915 is a button-filler in black, with gold-filled trim. This is a top-of-the-line model. The cap top has the “Starburst S” logo in it. The black sleeve surrounding th...
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