Ivy, the perpetually green shrub with shiny leaves and a polygonal shape, brings us back to the dawn of time. The permanent character of this araliaceae makes it the symbol of the eternal return, the triumph of life over death. Ivy: I die or I will be attached. Over the centuries, ivy and this motto have become the emblem of friendship and loyalty.

Blue iridescent rhodoid is a noble material derived from cotton fibre. The method producing it is a carefully guarded secret, kept within the traditions of the Jura mountain region. After seven months of drying in open air, rhodoid, with its multiple contrasts, is produced manually in the workshops of Jean Pierre Lepine.

The cap and the section of the pen are lined with an interior brass structure to guarantee quality. All assemblies are screwed in and glued. Foliage and other decoration is in solid silver and every pen is stamped with the head of Minerva (a French government guarantee), along with the master craftmen's seal of Jean Pierre Lepine. The ivy leaves are reworked with a burin.

A silver hand-crafted pin in the shape of an ivy leaf accompanies the pen in the presentation box. The box itself is wooden with a soft felt interior. Unfortunately it has a little damage as shown in the photographs. Also included is a certificate of authenticity and a booklet detailing the edition. The pen is number 95 out of 1000 pieces in the blue rhodoid.

Line# 10224

If the item is being shipped outside the United States of America, we are not responsible for the duties and taxes you must pay your government to receive the item. Please check with your country's customs office to determine these additional costs prior to purchasing.

For additional shipping services and rates, please contact us.

We have successfully been in business for 40 years and take great pride in our customer service. If you have any questions or just simply want to talk about pens, do not hesitate to contact us!

We are available Monday - Friday from 10:00am - 6:00pm MST.

We check our eBay messages daily and will respond as quickly as possible!