Above: Chairman Pens
Amber Various
Above: Chairman Pens
Montparnasse
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To showcase its superlative art of lacquering and to re-create a
long-forgotten technique know only to the true master craftsmen, ST Dupont
established itself as a leader in lacquered pens by introducing the
Chairman pens series in early 1990's. The series consisted of Chairman
Amber and Chairman Grenat pens. The base models were of the Montparnasse
collection pens. Chairman Amber uses classical barleycorn guilloche
(machinework) design covered with translucent Amber Chinese lacquer coating,
creating a fascinating play of light reflecting from the metalwork.
The Chairman Grenat uses Guirland pattern of guilloche, much more
intricate and complex than Barleycorn, and crimson red or ruby-colored Chinese
lacquer coating, thus creating a stunning play of light, reflection
and color. Each pen comes in a pinewood box with a "Chairman" metal
plaque. This collection was an instant success and sold out shortly. The
series went out of production by the end of 1994. The estimated number of
pens produced is a few hundred pieces in each size.
Chairman GRENAT series:
Fountain pen - Large Size
Fountain pen - Medium Size
Rollerball Pen
Ball Pen - Large Size
Ball Pen - Small Size
Chairman AMBER series:
Fountain Pen - Large Size
Fountain Pen - Medium Size
Rollerball
Ball Pen - Large Size
Ball Pen - Small Size
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