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live November 25 | 10:00 AM
De Zwaan Amsterdam

2768 - Montegrappa, Luxor Blue Nile Sterling Silver Limited Edition 0341/1912 Fountain Pen, 1996;Heavy sterling silver overlay, Egyptian motifs, marbled blue celluloid. Medium 18ct two-tone gold nib. Complete with presentation box, certificate, booklet and carton outher box. (a piece has broken off from the pen holder in the pyramid). This exceptional Montegrappa Luxor Red Sea fountain pen draws its inspiration from ancient Egypt, blending historical symbolism with Italian craftsmanship. The body is crafted from richly marbled red celluloid, a material chosen for its depth, warmth, and visual intensity, evoking the hues of the Red Sea and ceremonial pigments of antiquity.

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€600

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Estimation

€600 - 1,200

Sale fees

32.5%

Montegrappa, Luxor Blue Nile Sterling Silver Limited Edition 0341/1912 Fountain Pen, 1996;Heavy sterling silver overlay, Egyptian motifs, marbled blue celluloid. Medium 18ct two-tone gold nib. Complete with presentation box, certificate, booklet and carton outher box. (a piece has broken off from the pen holder in the pyramid). This exceptional Montegrappa Luxor Red Sea fountain pen draws its inspiration from ancient Egypt, blending historical symbolism with Italian craftsmanship. The body is crafted from richly marbled red celluloid, a material chosen for its depth, warmth, and visual intensity, evoking the hues of the Red Sea and ceremonial pigments of antiquity. The sterling silver overlay is intricately engraved with Egyptian motifs, including hieroglyphic elements and sculptural details that reference ritual objects and sacred iconography. A striking serpent-shaped pocket clip, set with vivid purple gemstones for the eyes, completes the design-an unmistakable symbol of protection, power, and eternity in ancient Egyptian culture. [1]

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Auction details

European decorative and applied arts and ceramics
Wednesday, November 25
10:00 AM
Keizersgracht 474
1017 EG Amsterdam, Netherlands

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De Zwaan Amsterdam +31 2 06 22 04 47 info@dezwaan.nl
On Drouot for 1 year avec More than 18,000 lots published

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