Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year 2011 Fountain pen Limited Edition Jade

Description: Graf von Faber-Castell Fountain pen Pen of the Year 2011 Limited edition with chessboard faceted jade gemstones on the barrel and cap Brand new, this is a collectable item. - Pictures show the actual item and accessories/boxes/documents- Shipment requires a signature upon delivery, so no PO-box address - Shipping includes full insurance (address inside the U.S.)- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: 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. Product detailsEach pen is individually numbered on the head of the plunger mechanism18-carat bicolor gold nib, "run in" by handNib widths: MediumElaborate chessboard faceted jade gemstones on the barrel and capThe pen comes in an exclusive wooden case and is accompanied by a beautifully designed booklet and a limited edition certificateLimited to 1761 pens (this item is numbered 0607) Fountain pen Pen of the Year 2011 Medium As a bringer of luck, symbol of power, and elixir of immortality, jade is surrounded by a special aura. The cuts typical of this valuable gemstone are hand-chiseled, a piece at a time. The cap and barrel are tipped with immaculately faceted and polished stones, making the Pen of the Year 2011 a luxurious collector’s item. From the earliest times, advanced cultures created jade objects of fascinating variety. The great jewelers of the Art Deco period discovered jade for their luxurious creations. Before then, the Russian goldsmith Fabergé – famous for his opulent jewelry – had already created artistic desk utensils from jade.That unique symbolic and creative energy naturally predestined the green gemstone for a special role in celebrating Faber-Castell’s 250th anniversary. Eight segments of jade symbolize the eight generations that have made their mark on the family firm to date. In reference to the year when the company was founded, this exclusive edition is limited to 1761 pens. Each individually numbered pen comes in an exclusive wooden case. The green lid, polished repeatedly to a high gloss, perfectly reflects the color of the jade.The accompanying certificate bears the personal signature of Count Anton Wolfgang von Faber-Castell, attesting to the limited edition of the Pen of the Year 2011. More about the JadeJade is remarkably hard and resists efforts to work it – a fact that has inspired craftsmen through the ages to supreme feats.Extraordinary skill is required to bring out the astonishing qualities of this gemstone. The Pen of the Year 2011 uses Russian jade. This emerald-colored nephrite is delicately mottled; its deep green exhibits some appealing shadings. The jade is found in Siberia, but the exact location has always been one of the dealers’ best-kept secrets. Even today, the hunt for jade is something of an adventure. Also please check my other items that I have for sell.

Price: 4100 USD

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

End Time: 2024-09-02T02:26:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 100 USD