Fountain pen, Omas Città Roma, Italy, 1925
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1925
OMAS FOUNTAIN PEN, "CITTÀ ROMA". Maroon cotton resin barrel and gold ornamentation. Limited edition. Limited edition. 753 copies. Nib in 18kt yellow gold. F point. Screw cap. Piston loading. No box. If used. Measurements: 14,50 cm. length. Part of the prestigious "Le Città" collection, the Omas Roma limited edition is dedicated to the city of Rome, Italy.
The "Le Città" collection was developed to showcase many of the world's important cities. Every detail of the Omas Roma Limited Edition fountain pen depicts the capital city of Rome. One of the most impressive elements is the famous Flavian Amphitheater on the barrel of the pen. The Colosseum is also on the pen with the Latin phrase SPQR, Senatus Populus Quiritium Romanus engraved on top. The Roman numerals DCCLIII are above the barrel in reference to the founding year of Rome. Also engraved on the barrel is the famous phrase "Roma caput mundi regit orbis frena rotundi" (Rome, capital of the world, holds the reins of the world in its hands). The clip evokes the shape of Roman arcades. The majestic dome of St. Peter's Cathedral is engraved on the 14k gold nib.
OMAS is an Italian fountain pen manufacturer based in Bologna. No box. If used.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material (listing wording)
- cotton resin, gold
Identification
- Source note
- Auction-house description published on Invaluable; the text keeps only the listing's object facts (condition, price and sale wording removed). Attribution and measurements describe the photographed example; independent type authentication remains research required.
- Candidate id
- inv-191972652
- Auction house
- Setdart Auction House
- Listing object ID
- 191972652
Catalogue references
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- Research required: the recorded measurement (14,50 cm) is implausible for an object of this kind and has been left out; check it against the holding record.