Rarity: In this update I have attempted to classify the relative rarity of the models according to the number of times I have recorded them. Also where many different colours were made for the same model, I have shown which colours are less common and consequently more desirable.
514* Dinkie Desk pen: (BC Feb '97) GP thin lollipop lever with large CS logo, 1 GP band (proud) at end of barrel next to taper. Taper red; CS nib. Possibly Desk Pen used in No 2 and No 3 Desk Sets (Boudoir size). Dimensions - Length: 14.6cm with taper; barrel + section: 8.9cm.
526* Dinkie: (c1931-c1935) No clip, all with j-bars. (Matching pencil Duro-Point No.2). Taxonomy of the 526s is most easily examined by separating into flat-tops, peak-tops and ring-tops. The ring-tops may be differentiated according to the position and size of the bands, knob shape & colour, and knurls.
Flat-tops
a) Early (c1928): Thin black-top, 2 narrow bands (1mm) on cap near lip, 1 at top above 3 tiered knurl. Dimensions - length: 9.1cm; barrel+section: 7.1cm; cap: 3.9cm. (Original price 7/6)
b) Late (c1940s): 2 narrow bands (0.5mm) surrounding 1 medium band (1.25mm) near lip, tapering black top, (no knurls) Lever with small shield & logo. Dimensions - length: 10cm; barrel+section: 7.5cm; cap: 4.2cm.
c) Thick black-top with 3-tiered knurl. 1 medium band near lip
526C Pastel green & ivory swirl
d) Thick black-top with 3-tiered knurl. No band near lip
526 Harlequin
Peaked-tops
Marbled green with reddish brown inclusions, 3 bands (brick flecks?)
Blood red & marbled grey, 1 band, long
Peacock Black
Ring-tops
a) 1 medium band at top above 1 tiered knurl. Knob holding ring black & flat in profile. 1 medium band near lip, lever straight, Nib Warranted. Dimensions - length: 9.2cm; barrel+section: 7.1cm; cap: 4.2cm.
Chased black
b) 2 narrow bands (1mm) proud, on cap near lip, 1 (1mm) at top above 3 tiered knurled black top. Knob holding ring black & flat in profile. Lever with large shield & logo. Dimensions - length: 9.3cm; barrel+section: 7cm; cap: 4.2cm. (Sets with #DP2 in pouch) ring-top
c) 1 medium (3mm) crimped band at top below ring, (no knurl), knob holding ring self-color and domed in profile. 1 medium band (proud) near lip. Lever with large shield & logo. Dimensions - length: 9.2cm; barrel+section: 7.1cm; cap: 4cm. (Sets with #DP2 in pouch or boxed) ring-top
d) 1 medium (3.25mm) band at top above 1 tiered knurl. Knob holding ring black & cylindrical in profile. 1 medium band (3.0mm) (proud) near lip. Dimensions - length: 9.2cm; barrel+section: 7.1cm; cap: 4.2cm. (Boxed with #DP2, sometimes with lanyard)
e) Two narrow bands (1mm) proud near lip, 3 tiered knurl but no band at top. Knob holding ring black & cylindrical in profile. Lever with large shield & logo. Dimensions - length: 9.2cm; barrel+section: 7cm; cap: 4.2cm. ring-top
f) Two narrow (0.5mm) bands surrounding 1 medium (1.25mm) band near lip, tapering black top, (no knurls) triangular ring on brass base Lever with small shield & logo. Dimensions - length: 9.7cm; barrel+section: 7.5cm; cap: 4.3cm. ring-top
528* Dinkie: (c1920s): Ring-top, 1 wide cap crown at top and one wide band near lip of cap, straight
lever, warranted nib (?)Dimensions - length: 9.2cm; barrel+section: 7.1cm; cap:
4.1cm.
530* Dinkie: (1920s-1930s) Ring-top, 1 wide GP cap crown comprising the ring knob and ring, circular groove near lip of cap, straight or lollipop lever. Dimensions - length: 9.3cm; barrel+section: 7.2cm; cap: 4.1cm.
531* Dinkie: (WES No. 59 2000) Flat top, straight lever, broad 18ct rolled gold band at top (marked 18CT RG), circular groove near lip of cap. Top of cap is ivory-filled. Nib marked only 14CT. Length 9.1cm, barrel + section 7.1cm, cap 4.2cm (Info supplied by Andy Russell)
532* Dinkie: Flat top, straight lever, circular groove near lip of cap. Top of cap is red-filled. Nib marked only 14CT. Length 9.1cm, barrel + section 7.1cm, cap 4.2cm (Info supplied by Andy Russell)
536* Dinkie (c1934-42 SH): Peaked top, slightly tapered cap, no clip, 2 narrow (0.75mm) on each side of one medium (2mm) band, small round shield on lever. CS nib. Dimensions - length: 10.5cm; barrel+section: 8.2 cm; cap: 4.6cm.
540* Dinkie (c1931-1942) Taxonomy of the 540s is best revealed by looking at the top, (domed, flat self-coloured, ring-top, Black flat-tops and peaked-tops). Then look at the cap bands and knurls. Here is a very unusual 540 BOX. And here is a "Display Card"
Domed-top (1920s): no clip, no band, concave section, straight lever. Dimensions - length: 9cm; barrel+section: 7.1 cm; cap: 4cm.
Black, green spot at center of top
Black, blue spot at center of top
Black chased, red spot at center of top, no band, straight lever. (Nib Conway, probably should be Warranted.)
Nearly flat top, (1920s) no clip, no band, incised groove around cap about 7mm from lip, straight lever concave section.
Ring-top, no bands, 3 tiered knurled black top, concave section, large round shield on lever. ring-top And Here's a DISPLAY CARD. (a) "DINKIE" No 540 (1st line), Conway Stewart London (2nd line), MADE IN ENGLAND (3rd line), imprint gold filled.
(b) " DINKIE " No. 540 (1st line), Conway Stewart London (2nd line), MADE IN ENGLAND (3rd line).
(c) " DINKIE " No 540 (1st line), Conway Stewart London (2nd line), MADE IN ENGLAND (3rd line).
(d) " DINKIE " No 540 (1st line), Conway Stewart London (2nd line), ----MADE IN ENGLAND---- (3rd line).
(e) "DINKIE" (1st line), Conway Stewart London (2nd line), No. 540 (3rd line), Made in England across barrel.
Dimensions - length: 9.3cm; barrel+section: 7.1 cm; cap: 4.3cm. (1930s Original price 5/6)
Ring-top, 1 medium crimped band at top, above 1 tiered knurl. Section slightly conical with upper ridge, large round shield on lever. "DINKIE" (1st line), Conway Stewart London (2nd line), No 540 (3rd line). Dimensions - length: 9.3cm; barrel+section: 7.1 cm; cap: 4.3cm. ring-top
Ring-top, 1 narrow band above knurls, 1 narrow band near lip.
Blue moire (1 band near lip missing?)
540A Purple with white stripes
540A Grey and white swirl
540L Black (?-1931 SH)
Flat-top (c1937): no clip or ball clip, tapering black top, (no knurls), 1 band (or no bands). Small round shield on lever. "DINKIE" (1st line), Conway Stewart London (2nd line), No. 540 (3rd line) MADE IN ENGLAND (across barrel). Dimensions - length: 9.8cm; barrel+section: 7.7 cm; cap: 4.2cm. (Original price 5/6)
Flat black top with 3 tiered knurls, no clip, no band. Section slightly conical with upper ridge, large round shield on lever. "DINKIE " No. 540 (1st line), Conway Stewart London (2nd line), ----MADE IN ENGLAND---- (3rd line), imprint gold filled. Dimensions - length: 9.1cm; barrel+section: 7.1 cm; cap: 4.1cm.
Peaked-top, diamond clip, 1 band, small round shield on lever. Section slightly conical with upper-ridge.
(a) "DINKIE" (1st line), Conway Stewart London (2nd line), No. 540 (3rd line) MADE IN ENGLAND (across barrel), Casein.
(b) "DINKIE" (1st line), Conway Stewart London (2nd line), No 540 (3rd line) MADE IN ENGLAND (across barrel) Acrylic.
Dimensions - length: 9.7cm; barrel+section: 7.6 cm; cap: 4.4cm.
Peaked-top, no clip or with clip, 1 band, small round shield on lever. Section slightly conical with upper-ridge or tapered. Dimensions - length: 10.5cm; barrel+section: 8.5 cm; cap: 4.2cm.
Peaked-top, slightly tapered, no clip, no band, small diamond shield on lever. Section slightly conical with upper ridge. "DINKIE" (1st line), Conway Stewart London (2nd line), No. 540 (3rd line) MADE IN ENGLAND (across barrel), Dimensions - length: 9.5cm; barrel+section: 7.6 cm; cap: 4.4cm.
543* Dinkie (WES '99) Black chased Cap: no clip, no bands or grooves . Coloured top (red, blue & green) black dinkies in fluted leather pouch. No bands, lollipop lever. Nib: marked Conway Stewart 14ct (early style) Dimensions: overall 11.4cm, Barrel + section 9cm, Cap 4.5cm. Barrel dia. 0.85cm, cap dia. 1.0cm (Andy Russell)
550* Dinkie:(c1952-62? SH) tapered cap, brass stud & cowled diamond clip, 1 band, j-bar. Early = small clip welded onto cowling, Dinkie on 1st line, Conway Stewart London on 2nd line and No.550 on 3rd line. Later = small clip welded onto cowling, Dinkie 550 on 1st line, Conway Stewart on 2nd line, narrow band. Latest = large clip held in groove under cowling, wider band, Dinkie 550 on 1st line, Conway Stewart on 2nd line). (Matching pencil Conway No. 25). Nib CS not numbered. Dimensions - length: 10.2cm; barrel+section: 7.7 cm; cap: 4.8cm. (Original price 13/4). Here is a "common or garden" box. And Here's a "Display Card".
575L* "Ladies pen": (1920s) No imprint except for number. CP ring top, no band, long lever with large CS shield. Cap screws onto bottom of barrel. Nib, CS early. Dimensions - length: 11 cm; barrel+section: 8.5cm; cap: 5.4cm. Very unusual - there must be a story behind this! Who were all these Graces? (There must be three at least).
580 Dinkie* Dinkie: (1920s) Shallow domed top, no clip, straight lever, 1 wide band on cap near lip, warranted nib. (Length 9.3cm; barrel+section 7.2cm; cap 4 cm)
582* Dinkie: (1920s) thin, no clip, 1 medium band on cap near lip, 1 on barrel, straight lever, warranted nib, (length 9.2cm; barrel+section 7cm; cap 4cm).
606* The Conway Stewart: straight lever (early) or flange lever (later), fixed clip, no band. Dimensions - length: 13.9cm; barrel+section: 10.5 cm; cap: 6.4cm.
640*Dinkie Major: (c1926-1933 SH), Ring-top, no bands, long lever with large CS
shield, 3 tiered knurled black top, nib CS 1 old, Dimensions - length 9.6cm;
barrel+section 7.2cm; cap 4.5cm . Boxed in No. 20 set box with Nippy. (Original price
6/6)
Pale green pink tinged
Rose ripple (pink with pale striations)
Multicoloured Pillar-box red. (self-colored plain top, set with DP2)
Lilac Royal blue
640*Dinkie Major: Ring-top, no bands, long lever with large CS shield, self-coloured top and rounded knob.
645* Dinkie Major: Ring-top, 2 narrow bands near lip, long lever with large CS shield, 3 tiered knurled black top, nib CS 1, (length 9.6cm; barrel+section 7.4cm; cap 4.2cm)
