Montblanc fountain pen, Limited Edition 2011 of 4810 pcs 'Patron of the Arts 4810 - Gaius Cilnius Maecenas' (70-8 BC), patron of writers such as Horace and Virgil. The body is made of white lacquer, inspired by the columns of the temples, while the cap and base are made of silver, on the former is engraved a verse of Horace and on the latter, a coin with the image of Maecenas.... Rhodium plated 18 K gold nib. Excellent condition. 14.0 cm. 93.8

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