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The
“Millennio Di Bassano” 998-1998
It has long been since a pen was
manufactured invoking such emotions on one as the Millennio di Bassano.
Bassano del Grappa is where Montegrappa, the oldest pen manufacturer in
Italy is located. Inevitably Montegrappa was approached by the committee to
produce an official pen commemorating the 1000 anniversary of the
founding of this city.
Adorning the cap of the "
Millennia di Bassano " pen. One finds the city crest of 2 lions
climbing the tower amidst the grapes and vines denoting Bassano where
Grappa, a strong alcoholic spirit is made. The winged lion is the old symbol
of the Republic of Venezia that can often be found in this region.
The barrel encapsulates the famous wooden bridge stretching over the
Brenta river. On the wooden bridge on both ends there is a small tavern
serving wines and spirits and is a meeting point for the locals for a
drink or a chat. The surrounding of Bassano where bountiful of
mountains and vineyards are found inspired the further elaboration of
grapes and vines. The crown found on the opposite side of the winged
lion is a duplicate taken from the old crest of the city.
At the top of the signature rolling ball dip is a miniature finely embossed
crest of the city of Bassano. Produced in low relief engraving
consisting of 256 cuts around the precious metal tube creating a deeper
outcome, the Millennio di Bassano pen captures the essence of Bassano
within and is finished in a special resin resembling the stones of the
Brenta river.
The fountain version of the pen is
piston fed with an ebonite feeder and an 18k gold platinum plated nib.
In commemoration of the Millennium of Bassano, these masterpiece were
produced only in limited edition of 998 sterling silver fountain pens.
Dimensions
Total length (cap closed) :
143 mm (5.6")
Total length with cap posted
behind the barrel : 175 mm
(6.9")
Barrel diameter: 13
mm (0.5")
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