Montegrappa - Luxor - Fountain pen
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The Montegrappa Luxor “Blue Nile” is a limited-edition fountain pen made of blue marbled celluloid with embossed sterling-silver overlay and an 18-carat gold nib.
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Item: MONTEGRAPPA Luxor “Blue Nile” FOUNTAIN PEN, blue marbled celluloid with embossed sterling silver overlay featuring Egyptian motifs (hieroglyphs, the Horus falcon, and a scarab), and a cobra-shaped clip with red cabochon eyes.
Reference / Edition: Luxor “Blue Nile,” limited edition of 1,912 sterling silver examples.
Length: 14 cm (approximate measurement).
Diameter: 1.6 cm (approximate measurement).
Period: 1996.
Materials: blue marbled celluloid with pearlescent reflections, sterling silver overlay and fittings engraved with Egyptian scenes and hieroglyphs, cobra clip with red cabochon eyes, cap top with a scarab, central band engraved “Montegrappa,” and a two-tone 18-karat gold nib engraved with the Horus falcon.
Condition: good condition, with the celluloid intact and retaining a good shine; the silver has the patina and darkening consistent with use, with fine handling marks on the relief and cap top; nib and feed are clean and undamaged, with traces of ink indicating use.
Accessories: pen only; no box or papers are visible in the photos.
The photographs form part of the description.
A0000006714
Item: MONTEGRAPPA Luxor “Blue Nile” FOUNTAIN PEN, blue marbled celluloid with embossed sterling silver overlay featuring Egyptian motifs (hieroglyphs, the Horus falcon, and a scarab), and a cobra-shaped clip with red cabochon eyes.
Reference / Edition: Luxor “Blue Nile,” limited edition of 1,912 sterling silver examples.
Length: 14 cm (approximate measurement).
Diameter: 1.6 cm (approximate measurement).
Period: 1996.
Materials: blue marbled celluloid with pearlescent reflections, sterling silver overlay and fittings engraved with Egyptian scenes and hieroglyphs, cobra clip with red cabochon eyes, cap top with a scarab, central band engraved “Montegrappa,” and a two-tone 18-karat gold nib engraved with the Horus falcon.
Condition: good condition, with the celluloid intact and retaining a good shine; the silver has the patina and darkening consistent with use, with fine handling marks on the relief and cap top; nib and feed are clean and undamaged, with traces of ink indicating use.
Accessories: pen only; no box or papers are visible in the photos.
The photographs form part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Luxor
Country of origin
Italy
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Celluloid, Silver
Manufacturer/brand
Montegrappa
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.6 cm
Length
14 cm
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