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COMPLETE WITH BOXES AND PAPERS
BEAUTIFUL LACQUER BOX
MONTBLANC 1997
PATRON SERIES
LIMITED EDITION
CATHERINE
THE GREAT FOUNTAIN PEN
4810
SERIES
Dedicated
to the great czarina of Russia. Montblanc Catherine II the Great.
Issued
in 1997, this worldwide limited edition of 4810 pieces offers a uniqueness
guaranteed by Montblanc. Montblanc's Catherine II the Great honors the
spirited patron of the arts from the Russian imperial throne. Her
contributions to the cultural renaissance of Russia in the fields of
literature, architecture, painting and music are unsurpassed. Montblanc pays
tribute to such great achievements every year with exclusive Limited
Editions. Collectors throughout the world appreciate these exquisite writing
instruments for the values they represent.
CLOSE-UP OF BARREL AND CAP
Catherine
the Great. Reformer and Muse.
Catherine
continued the work of Peter the Great Her reforms in politics and
administration were substantial but even more impressive was her involvement
in the arts she corresponded with among others Voltaire, Diderot and
d'Alembert She initiated the construction of the "Hermitage," the
famous Winter Palace, and thanks to her great love of painting, the imperial
collection of paintings increased from a few dozen to an impressive 4,000
exhibits After her death, she was praised by contemporaries as a great ruler
who had successfully carried out one of the most important revolutions in
history - the civilization of a great country .
CAP - HUGE LOGO
Pen is New
Pen is new and never been
used. The fountain pen has never been dipped nor inked. Comes with original
box and paper as shown above. I accept
money order, bank draft, credit card or even wire. Conditions apply for
credit card.
SOLID GOLD 18K NIB
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