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MONTBLANC PATRON OF THE ARTS CATHERINE THE GREAT LIMITED EDITION 888 FOUNTAIN PEN.
A rare patron of the arts Catherine the Great 888 limited edition fountain pen by Montblanc.
This one has never been used never been inked and is complete with its boxes.
Montblanc have released a patron of the arts limited edition every year since 1992 and the Catherine the Great is from 1997
Only 888 ever made and this one is number 544
In Edition 888 this ornamentation is in 750 red gold. Precious rubies decorate the cap top of this edition, while both editions have the 18-karat gold nib, into which the symbol of the Russian monarchy – the two-headed eagle – is engraved.
Tsarina Catherine’s ambition was to continue the work of Peter the Great. Indeed, her commitment to the arts was impressive: she corresponded with Voltaire, Diderot and d’Alembert, among others. She is responsible for having the Hermitage – the famous winter palace – erected in St. Petersburg, and it is thanks to her love of painting that the royal art collection grew from a few dozen paintings to more than 4,000.
Launch: 1997
Limitation: 888 Fountain Pens
Aubergine-coloured precious resin
18K solid gold ornamentation
18-karat gold nib
The pen is a piston filler so requires a ink bottle to fill.
The pens nib is made from 18KÂ gold and is a M= medium in size.
The pen comes complete with its outer card box , wooden presentation and info booklet.
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