Montegrappa Paulo Coelho Limited Edition Fountain Pen
Every detail of the Paulo Coelho Limited Edition is a tribute to the personal and artistic journey of the great writer. 1947 limited editions were created; recalling Coelho’s date of birth: 1.000 FP and 900 RB in sterling silver and emeralds and 47 fountain pens in yellow gold, emeralds and diamonds.
In every model of this limited edition, the shaft and the cap and the barrel are manufactured using the fret working technique to highlight the contrast between the black pearl resin and the enveloping sheath in precious metal. Enhanced with the engraving of a butterfly; another symbol the author is keen on, the nibs are made of 18 carat white gold for the silver fountain pen and in 18 carat yellow gold for the gold version.
The shaft pays homage to an important experience of Coelho’s: his pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. The route covered by the author is plotted out in precious black lacquer in the silver models and in diamonds in the gold one. At the top of the pen, together with the historic Montegrappa logo, is the figure of a compass (with 4 diamonds in the gold version); recalling Coelho’s artistic symbolism. The author’s autograph adorns the cap and the lines of the clip represent the lines of a sword – referring to his masterpiece “The Pilgrimage”.
The Montegrappa firm was established 1912 on the bank of the River Brenta, in one of the most picturesque areas of the historic town of Bassano del Grappa in the prosperous north-eastern part of Italy. Their Italian heritage is present in all aspects of their fine writing instruments, whether it be the colours reminiscent of the master painters, or the ornaments of Baroque palaces. In a country known for drama and love, no object is too small or too practical not to strive for beauty.
