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Fountain pen, Montblanc Writers Edition Friederich Schiller, Germany, 2000

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Individual type · partial

Period

2000

MONTBLANC FOUNTAIN PEN LIMITED EDITION WRITERS, FRIEDERICH SCHILLER, 2000. Barrel in black and amber resin and gold appointments and ornamentation. Limited edition. Item no. 12402/18000. Nib in 18 kts. yellow gold. M point. Screw cap. Piston loading. No box or documentation. Dimensions: 13 cm. length; 18 mm. diameter.

Since 1992 Montblanc dedicates each year the Writers Edition to an outstanding author of world literature. In the year 2000 the prestigious firm pays tribute to the father of Germanic letters: Friedrich Schiller. Poet, playwright, philosopher and historian who was able to portray the society of the 18th century as it underwent the change from the Ancien Régime to the Modern Age. His work revolves around the concept of freedom in a time of centuries. The spirit of change is masterfully reflected in works such as "The Robbers", "William Tell" and "Mary Stuart". Year of release: 2000. Limited Edition: 18000, inspired by the German writer and philosopher who was able to portray with his fountain pen the spirit of change from the Ancien Régime to the Modern Era in the 19th century.

Barrel made of black precious resin. Amber cap with the engraved signature of the playwright, considered to be Germany's most important writer. Nib in 18 K gold, with an engraving of a crossbow in commemoration of one of his most famous plays "William Tell".

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Physical characteristics

Material (listing wording)
black and amber resin
Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
13 cm; 18 mm

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Candidate id
inv-180729385
Auction house
Setdart Auction House
Listing object ID
180729385

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