2018 MONTBLANC Artisan Patron of Art (PoA) Homage to Ludwig II Limited Edition 40 Fountain Pen
Ref. 118010
Mod. M28717
Limited Edition: ##/40
Au 750 Gold Medium (M) Nib
Year: 2018
Made in Germany
The concerned pen has never been used nor inked. Pristine condition.
Full set configuration. Attractive limitation number.
Duly stamped papers.
Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, was truly passionate about art, architecture and music and was especially captivated by Richard Wagner's opera Lohengrin, which his nickname 'Swan King' is derived from.
He funded the construction of a series of Bavarian castles - among others Schloss Neuschwanstein.
The engraved quote Es ist notwendig, sich Paradiese zu schaffen reflects his dreamer character, always aiming to escape harsh realities by creating his own imaginative paradises.
The crown on the cap top symbolises a detail of the monarch's royal seal, and the shape of the clip recalls his nickname Swan King'.
The cap ring is engraved with WWV75' - the reference code of the opera Lohengrin. The cone's shape is inspired by the towers adorning Schloss Neuschwanstein's entrance, while the engraving is inspired by the seal of Ludwig II.
A cap inlay representing the Bavarian royal lion, one of to Ludwig Il's favourite beasts, decorates the cap of the edition, made of Au 750 solid gold.
The crown on the cap top symbolises a detail of the monarch's royal seal and is adorned with a Montblanc Diamond.
The clip's shape recalls his nickname 'Swan King', while the cap ring is engraved with WWV75' - the reference code of Ludwig Il's favourite opera Lohengrin.
The shape of the cone is inspired by the towers adorning Schloss Neuschwanstein's entrance, the engraving recalls the monarch's seal.
A hand drawing of Ludwig I served as inspiration for the plumasserie work - a miniature swan made of real miniature feathers, surrounded by guilloché and covered with sapphire glass.
A flying machine decorates the Au 750 solid gold nib.
The royal seal of the House of Wittelsbach decorates the cap of the Limited Edition 40 as a hand-engraved intarsia made of Au 750 solid gold over a wave-shaped guilloche, refined with white lacquer.
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