Omas Galileo Galilei Limited Edition Fountain Pen, 1993
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1993
The Omas Galileo Galilei limited edition fountain pen is a specialized writing instrument released in 1993 to commemorate the 650th anniversary of the University of Pisa (1343-1993).
Dedicated to the Italian scientist Galileo Galilei, this limited edition piece features an 18ct two-tone gold nib. The fountain pen is identified as number 910 of the series. Its construction reflects the craftsmanship of OMAS (Officina Meccanica Armando Simoni), an Italian manufacturer founded in Bologna in 1925 by Armando Simoni. The pen is presented in a distinct semi-spheric plexiglass container that prominently displays the portrait of Galileo Galilei along with relevant commemorative inscriptions.
The complete set includes the fountain pen, the thematic plexiglass housing, an instructional booklet, and a decorative carton overbox featuring a celestial, star-field design appropriate for the astronomical theme of the Galileo collection. This writing instrument combines high-quality materials and historical commemorative elements typical of the limited production series by this established Italian manufacturer.
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Physical characteristics
- Accessories
- semi-spheric plexiglass container, booklet, carton overbox
- Nib material
- 18ct two-tone gold
Technical characteristics
- Edition number
- 910
Design
- Theme
- Galileo Galilei / University of Pisa 650th anniversary
- Markings
- Galileo Galilei, OMAS, 1343-1993
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- OMAS
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