The story behind this Cartier Must Trinity fountain pen
In the 1970s and 1980s, the House of Cartier revolutionised the luxury industry with the launch of the "Les Must de Cartier" concept. The aim was to infuse the savoir-faire of Parisian haute joaillerie into everyday objects, elevating writing to the status of an art of living. This fountain pen embodies the quintessence of this splendid period. The major stylistic anecdote of this creation lies in the presence of three intertwined rings on the top of its cap. This is the legendary "Trinity" code devised by Louis Cartier in 1924, combining 3 distinct golds to symbolise love, fidelity and friendship. Integrating this mythical jewellery symbol on the profile of a writing instrument demonstrates the brand's absolute standards for its accessories.
Body, nib and mechanism of this Must de Cartier
This writing instrument adopts a strict and elegant cylindrical architecture, typical of late twentieth-century creations. Its body and cap are entirely covered in sumptuous "Bordeaux Jaspée" Chinese lacquer, a unique, random marbled pattern whose depth is enhanced by fine gold-plated metal attributes. Removing the cap reveals a finely gadrooned grip section, ensuring a perfect hold. The certified fine-cut nib proudly bears the Cartier monogram. Its internal mechanism, accessible by unscrewing the barrel, reveals a pump filling system, a converter allowing you to use the ink in the bottle of your choice, while accepting standard cartridges.
Why this Cartier pen
The acquisition of this 1990 vintage piece is pure opportunity for a collector or a lover of fine writing. What makes this model exceptionally desirable on the second-hand market is not only its timeless aesthetic, but the extremely rare constitution of its delivery set. To find an instrument from this era accompanied not only by its original case and papers, but above all by its white cardboard box bearing the label with the serial number "A059125" corresponding exactly to the engraving on the pen, is a rarity. It is the promise of a secure heritage investment and a writing pleasure tinged with history.
Delivered contents and condition
This exceptional fountain pen is delivered in an "Ultra Full Set" configuration including its numbered white overbox, its iconic red case with gold edging, its international warranty certificate and all of its "Must de Cartier" instruction booklets. The instrument is in generally good condition. While the exterior lacquer is remarkably well preserved and intact, the nib reveals traces of use, old ink and surface oxidation. Fully functional, a simple specialist cleaning of the nib will restore its original fluidity and lustre.
Guarantee and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this Cartier goldsmith's piece. We accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. As Switzerland's leading second-hand retailer with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for an on-site fitting and collection or fully secure international shipping.
* Good condition - pen already used. Some signs of wear, ink marks and oxidation on nib. Fully functional, lacquer in excellent condition.
