Name: Yard-O-Led Victorian Viceroy Grand Fountain Pen
Maker: Yard-O-Led, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Colour: Victorian Viceroy Finish
Material: Solid Sterling Silver Hallmarked
Nib: 18k Gold Yard-O-Led Nib - Fine
Filling System: Standard International Cartridge / Ink Converter
Length: 147mm (full measurements below)
Condition: Excellent
The Story
Yard-O-Led have a long history dating back to 1934 producing silver jewellery and writing instruments in England, in particular their patented pencils which had the capacity to hold 12 3" leads - hence the name 'Yard O' Lead'. Yard O Led continue to produce sterling silver writing instruments by hand in Birmingham, UK
Yard-O-Led describe the Grand line as 'The ultimate writing instrument for the dedicated pen connoisseur. The Viceroy Grand has perfect balance and its imposing dimensions give it a sense of authority.'
The Viceroy Grand Victorian is a masterpiece in silverwork. Each is hand finished with up to 3000 individual hammer strikes, giving this beautiful ornate Victorian patterning a truly hand crafted feel of the highest quality.
This is a highly collectable pen, fully serviced, complete with box papers and standard international ink converter with 18k Fine nib
The Nitty-Gritty
There are no major imperfections to note, no chips splits or engravings.
There are some minor micro-scratches, marks and evidence of use on the cap and barrel and the clip is not quite flush to the cap, though not protruding overtly. Overall a very nice clean example, fully serviced and ready to write.
Ink Recommendations
Why not pair with a bottle of J Herbin ink? Blue Ocean or Rouge Hematite would make a wonderful compliment to this pen.
Measurements
Length capped: 147mm
Length posted: N/A
Length uncapped: 142mm
Cap length: 63mm
Barrel diameter: 13mm
Cap diameter: 13mm
Weight: 25gms
Delivery within the UK:
1-2 Working Days via Royal Mail if ordered before 3pm
Special Next Day Delivery Available if ordered before 3pm
Delivery to Europe:
3-5 Working Days via Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed
1-3 Working Day Delivery Also Available via Parcelforce Global Express
Worldwide Delivery
5-7 Working Days via Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed (most countries)
2-3 Working Day delivery also available via Parcelforce Global Express
We ship to over 250 countries worldwide using our trusted delivery partners Royal Mail
Professional Service
We are qualified in fountain pen restoration by the Writing Equipment Society (WES) and service and restore the vast majority of our writing instruments in house.
Servicing
Serviced pens have been cleaned, checked over and fitted with the necessary parts to bring the pen into excellent writing condition.
Restoration
Restored pens have been brought back to as close to their original condition as possible.
Fountain pens are legacy items which should outlast their owners. We restore our pens sensitively and with the greatest care to ensure their integrity and value are maintained - and crucially, that they write beautifully out of the box!
All our pens come Grand Vision Guaranteed – if the pen is not up to scratch we offer a no quibble refund within 14 days of purchase
This means that if an item has a defect which has not been mentioned in the product description, or arrives to you damaged you are entitled to a full refund, including your outward and return postage costs upon safe return of the item in question.
Please notify us at the earliest possible moment as we will do everything we can do resolve the issue quickly and effectively.
If you do not like the pen and wish to return it, this can be arranged but at the discretion of Grand Vision Pens and the return postage at your expense. Once the pen has been returned a refund will be issued subject to the satisfactory condition of the pen.
We do our very best to avoid any of the above from occurring, we take the quality of our pens and our customer service very seriously, and will do everything we can to provide you with a first class service.
