The history of this Cartier Must Doré Godron fountain pen
The creative effervescence of the Maison Cartier during the 1980s gave rise to objects of absolute elegance, transcending their simple utilitarian function. The Must de Cartier collection has become the symbol of timeless Parisian luxury. This fountain pen is a perfect illustration of Cartier's desire to transpose its jewellery codes onto writing instruments. The most remarkable stylistic anecdote of this piece is to be found at the top of its cap: it is encircled by the 3 interlaced rings of the famous Trinity motif. Created by Louis Cartier in 1924, this 3-gold design symbolises love, loyalty and friendship. Combined with the finely grooved gold finish of the body, this detail transforms this accessory into a true office jewel.
Body, nib and mechanism of this Must Trinity
This writing instrument adopts a perfectly cylindrical silhouette, offering a balanced and statutory grip. It is made entirely of gold-plated metal, with a godron finish: a pattern of parallel longitudinal lines that catches the light majestically and offers a very pleasant tactile texture. The grip section uses the same grooving for total aesthetic coherence. The medium-sized nib, embossed with the Cartier monogram, ensures a smooth, generous glide over the paper. On the mechanical side, the opening of the body reveals a transparent piston converter, allowing its owner to draw in the bottled ink of their choice, while retaining the possibility of using standard cartridges.
Why this Cartier pen
On the second-hand market, Cartier's Must fountain pens in solid gold-plated finish are safe havens, but what makes this example particularly captivating is its level of documentation. The presence of the original white cardboard slipcase, with its factory label detailing the exact configuration of the instrument, is a true rarity. For collectors, it's an absolute guarantee of the authenticity and integrity of the set. Unlike lacquer models, which fear impact, the all-metal body of this godron gold version ensures exceptional longevity, making this pen a daily work companion as robust as it is prestigious.
Delivered contents and condition
This piece of goldsmithery is offered in a rare Ultra Full Set configuration. It is accompanied by its white labelled overbox, its sumptuous classic red case, the international warranty certificate and its complete period documentation. The instrument is in very good overall condition. The exterior gold plating shines spectacularly, with no dents or marked wear to the gadroons. The metal nib shows a few traces of surface oxidation and dried ink, evidence of past use, which in no way alter its functionality and can be easily cleaned.
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 onsite fitting and collection or fully secure international shipping.
* Very good condition - pen already used. Slight signs of wear (ink marks on nib). Fully functional, gilding in excellent condition.
