Aurora - hastil - Fountain pen

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Aurora Hastil fountain pen with a 14k gold nib, made in Italy in the second half of the 20th century, with a black satin metal body, 1 cm diameter and 13 cm length, in good condition with minor wear, includes the original velvet box.

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Aurora Hastil, a fountain pen with a nib in 14kt gold, an iconic model designed by Marco Zanuso and produced in Italy, dating from around the 1970s.

Its distinctive features are: Minimalist and cylindrical design, black satin metal body, nib in 14kt gold.
• Historical significance: It was the first writing instrument to be exhibited at the MoMA in New York for its value in industrial design.

Including the original velvet box with the Aurora logo, as shown in the photo.
Tracked shipping with the tracking code.
The sale does not include the United States.

Aurora Hastil, a fountain pen with a nib in 14kt gold, an iconic model designed by Marco Zanuso and produced in Italy, dating from around the 1970s.

Its distinctive features are: Minimalist and cylindrical design, black satin metal body, nib in 14kt gold.
• Historical significance: It was the first writing instrument to be exhibited at the MoMA in New York for its value in industrial design.

Including the original velvet box with the Aurora logo, as shown in the photo.
Tracked shipping with the tracking code.
The sale does not include the United States.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Model/type
hastil
Country of origin
Italy
Period
Second half 20th century
Material
.585 (14 kt) gold, Gold, Plastic
Manufacturer/brand
Aurora
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1 cm
Length
13 cm
ItalyVerified
186
Objects sold
94.29%
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