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Wooden
box
Complete
with box and papers
MONTEGRAPPA 2003 LIMITED EDITION
VOYAGE
TO AUCKLAND FOUNTAIN PEN
(ONLY 169
PIECES MADE)
An
historical Italian naval training ship, the Amerigo Vespucci will be docked
in Auckland, New Zealand, for the duration of the 2003 Americas Cup races.
The 70-year-old vessel sailed for 169 days on the journey from Italy to New
Zealand last year. Its mission: to promote Italy and Italian-made goods. One
such good is Montegrappa's Amerigo Vespucci Voyage to Auckland limited
edition. The celluloid fountain pen features a sterling silver overlay.
Low-relief engraving and cold enameling are used to form a map tracing the
route of the ship on its journey. The clip reproduces the ship's figurehead.
Only 169 pieces are offered.
Overview of
the pen - Three great renown artwork of Montegrappa featured here: Die
Casting, Low Relief Engraving and Enamel artwork in one piece. Oh
yes...celluloid material too!!
Close up of
the pen
Great
enamelling artwork . The route to Auckland from Italy in 169 days is
indicated by the red line.
Viewing the
barrel from different orientation
Cap
Solid gold
18K nib
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