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Marquise
de Pompadour - the King's mistress...
Historically the Marquise de Pompadour, the
enchanting mistress of King Louis XV and one of the most fascinating figures
at the Court of Versailles, has often been underestimated. She was much more
than simply the King's beautiful favourite. She grew up in a well-to-do
family as Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, and even when she was a child it was
predicted that she would one day be the King's mistress.
In those days, a young girl would think herself fortunate to reach
such a position. Raised to the
nobility as the Marquise de Pompadour, she proved herself more than worthy
of her position at Court, despite the opposition she faced. In addition to
her feminine charms, her lively mind inspired and entertained the King. She
was his mistress for only a few years, but remained a close friend and
confidante for the rest of her life. He
especially valued her as a political advisor and she soon came to be
regarded as the most powerful woman in France.
Thus she was able to curb the power of the clergy, support the cause
of the people, and prevent the persecution of the Huguenots in southern
France. No mean achievement for a woman who only fulfilled her
ambition thanks to a feminine trick: she dropped a handkerchief in front of
the King to make his acquaintance. The fame of this gesture is matched which
give us a unique insight into life behind the scenes at the intrigue-filled
Court of Versailles, providing interesting material for
both historians and a wider audience.
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and a patron of the arts
The Marquise de Pompadour's letters also document a
passionate commitment to the arts. She supported promising artists such as
Voltaire and the young Mozart, and kept in close touch with other great
talents of her time. She also
regularly entertained a group of philosophers
and writers which, among other things, sowed the seeds for the most
famous work of the Enlightenment - Diderot's critical Encyclopaedia. The
establishment of the world famous porcelain factory can also be traced back
to this dedicated lover of fine Porcelain.
But her special passion was architecture.
She suggested many ambitious and creative designs for buildings in
Paris and at Versailles, such as the Place de la Concorde or the small
Trianon. The styles she favoured inspired an exciting new direction in
architectural design. Ever
since, Madame de Pompadour has been seen as the muse of Rococo.
The
Limited Edition
Marquise
de Pompadour -
a
piece of history
The Marquise de Pompadour has emerged as a remarkable figure of an
exceptional kind. Similarly the Limited Edition writing instrument, created
in her honour, is capable of arousing the enthusiasm of both collectors and
connoisseurs. The gold-plated
barrel and matching gold plate trim complement one another elegantly, while
its most striking feature is its cap, made from the finest Meissen
porcelain, set apart by the crossed blue swords that have been the trademark
of this world famous porcelain for more than 275 years.
The cap is also decorated with a hand-painted, sepia-coloured rose
finished in gold. Taking its
inspiration from the era of Madame de Pompadour, the 18-carat gold nib is
adorned with fine engraving typical of the Rococo style.
The uniqueness of each individual writing instrument is underlined by
its Limited Edition number, hand-painted in 24 -carat gold.
Pen is New
Pen is new and never been
used. The fountain pen has never been dipped nor inked. Comes with original
wooden box and paper as shown above. I accept
money order, bank draft, credit card or even wire. Conditions apply for
credit card.
Dimensions
Total length (cap
closed) : 135 mm (5.3")
Total length with
cap posted behind the barrel : 164 mm (6.5")
Barrel diameter: 14 mm (0.6")
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