About the Montegrappa Vatican 2000 Papal Pen Silver Limited Edition Fountain Pen
The collector, pen aficionado, and art enthusiast will appreciate this masterfully executed writing instrument. It uniquely captures the essence of the past two millennia by depicting the origin of this recorded time. Throughout the use of intricate engravings, it celebrates and commemorates the foundation for the calendar by which we have achieved and marked this milestone.
This numbered limited edition bears Pope John Paul II’s signature as well as the Great Jubilaeum celebration seal. The pen’s barrel and cap are overlaid with hand etched .925 sterling silver.
In a tapestry of images, hand-etched on the precious metals of the pen’s cap and barrel, are the cherished values and images of the church.
Rotating the cap in a counter-clockwise direction starting from the clip, one can view the unmistakable silhouette of St. Peter’s Basilica. The name of the engraver’s workshop appears accompanied by the pen’s serial number. An exclusive image of the Pope John Paul II facing the Holy Door at the inauguration of the Great Jubilaeum of the Year 2000 is central to the cap’s design followed by the official logo of the Great Jubilaeum of the Year 2000 celebrations.
Below the logo, the Latin inscription reads “PER CHRISTVM – IN SPIRITV SANCTO – AD DEVM PATREM” (FOR CHRIST – IN HOLY SPIRIT – TO GOD THE FATHER), quoted from the apostolic letter “Incarnationis Mysterium.” The bottom on the cap proudly features the signature of the Holy Father, Joannes Paulus II, sealing this edition.
The barrel features the Holy Trinity: God the Father (top), Jesus Christ (center) in between Mary and John, the Holy Spirit represented by a Dove (bottom). A multitude of angels surrounds the Holy Trinity, and the four angels near the dove hold the gospels.
Technically the Papal Pen represents the latest advances of modern technology. It features a two-tone nib crafted of solid 18k gold, tastefully etched to replicate the keys to St. Peter’s Basilica, platinum masked and iridium tipped for smooth writing. The nibs are available in four grades: B, M, F, and EF.
These piston fed fountain pens employ a state-of-the-art ink feed system which utilizes hand-turned ebonite for uninterrupted ink flow, supplemented by a large ink capacity reservoir.
This fine writing instrument is presented in a wooden display box worthy of holding such an heirloom.
Montegrappa is confident that this edition’s legacy will endure for future generations for its superior technology, precious materials, and its artistic expression.