Limited Edition 3000
Fountain Pen
Year 2013
Leonardo's fascination with human flight influences the overall design of this Limited Edition, each detail taken from the numerous studies he produced for each of his elaborate flying devices from parachutes, to hand gliders and helicopters.
The cap and barrel of the writing instrument are crafted from anodized aluminium, a reference to the material now used to build todayʼs flying machines or aeroplanes.
The polished platinum plated fittings are reproductions of da Vinciʼs studies for wedge connections, the shape on the cone refers to the double movement transmission conceptualized by da Vinci over 500 years ago and the red gold plated gear at the end of the clip is reminiscent of the many cogwheels the Italian master used in his designs.
This design is completed with the engraved nib with one of da Vinci's famous drawings of a bat whose wings he studied, while the forefront of the pen is etched with his own sketch of a mechanical wing.
A subtle reference to his practice of mirror writing gives the Montblanc emblem in precious resin which is unexpectedly concealed within the cap and its reflection can be seen in a mirror placed inside the cap top.
Medium (M) 18K gold nib engraved with a bat, alluding to Leonardo's famous bat wing sketch.
The pen is piece number 2704 out of the 3000 that have been produced.
This model immediately sold out. Now it’s very hard to find on the secondary market.
The pen is in mint, unused condition. It comes with all original boxes, papers and packaging: Outer sleeve, outer box (shows two tears fixed with adhesive tape), display box, booklet, International Service Certificate, small hardcover sketchbook with Leonardo’s famous quotes.
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