Caran d'Ache Year of the Horse Fountain Pen - Handmade Limited Edition of 888.

Caran d'Ache Year of the Horse Fountain Pen - Chinese Zodiac - Gold-Plated - Handmade Limited Edition

$3,650.00

Liimited Edition Chinese calendar fountain pen handmade with depiction of the Horse in ivory Chinese lacquer on black gloss Chinese lacquer body. Authenticated by calligraphic horse symbol, the Caran d'Ache Chinese seal applied in red and edition number engraved on body. Gold-plated writing block and trim. 18-carat gold nib.

Item Number: 71305092050

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Category: 982

Color Pattern: Black/Gold/Ivory

Material: Gold-plated/Lacquer

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Caran d'Ache Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse 2014 Fountain Pen - 18kt Gold Nib
Homage Limited Edition of 888

A tribute to the Chinese zodiac in the Year of the Horse

After the dragon and the snake, the horse now reigns supreme in the Chinese year. Caran d’Ache continues to honor Chinese culture with a new writing instrument that embodies the spirituality and aesthetics of a civilization rich in symbolism.

According to legend, at one Chinese New year the Emperor of Jade summoned all the animals in creation to his palace, promising them a valuable gift. Only 12 answered the mysterious invitation and the Emperor awarded each of them a year of the Zodiac in the order of their arrival. The Year of the Horse is now the latest Caran d’Ache creation: a writing instrument with a pure-bred character that shows its personality in the refinement of its details.

A heavenly, bold creation in the image of the animal itself

The horse imposes its independent, fearless fiery temperament on Chinese symbolism. Its freedom conquers wide open spaces with energy and determination. The strength of its personality is clearly expressed in this new limited edition that subtly illustrates the manufacturing expertise of the Geneva company.

The horse impetuously bestrides the body in black Chinese lacquer. Its sheer majesty is highlighted by the delicate engraving of its shape coated in ivory lacquer. The colour contrast is striking. With its mane flowing in the wind, its powerful rump tensed to leap forward, the horse comes to life on the instrument. Its vibrant spirit and stunning presence make this artistic object a captivating blend of culture and allegory.

Each instrument carries its own number on the tip of the cap and is presented in its own lacquered wooden box that is decorated with the Chinese Character.
The Limited Edition is marked with a Chinese seal indicating "Chinese Lacquer" and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity for this exquisitely refined material.

Every writing instrument is authenticated by the calligraphic sign of the horse and by the Chinese seal of the Maison Caran d’Ache, applied in red, the bearer of good fortune.

The “Year of the Horse” edition is limited to 888 fountain pens in homage to Chinese culture, in which the number “888” is the ultimate sign of good luck.

TYPE OF WRITING INSTRUMENT
Fountain Pen
Dimensions: closed cap 138.4 mm, without cap 125 mm, cap at the back 160.2 mm

PEN BODY
Round brass body covered with glossy black polished Chinese lacquer
Horse’s body in ivory mat Chinese lacquer
Calligraphic depiction of the Horse
“Chinese lacquer” engraved in Chinese on the tip
Ring engraved with Caran d’Ache and Swiss Made logos

FOUNTAIN PEN NIB
18-carat yellow gold nib, hand-polished
Available in size M (other nib sizes available upon request)

WRITING BLOCK
Gold-plated
Two engraved depictions of the Horse

CAP, CLIP, BUTTON
Cap in glossy black polished Chinese lacquer
Horse’s head depicted in ivory mat Chinese lacquer
Gold-plated clip and button

NUMBERING
Number “xxx/888” engraved on the top of the cap
888: Chinese lucky number and symbol of ultimate balance

CARTRIDGES AND REFILLS
Supplied with two blue ink cartridges
Supplied with a piston pump

PACKAGING
Wooden box covered in glossy, screen-printed black lacquer
Inside holder reversible for one or two pens
Dimensions: 19.5 x 10.2 x 6.8 cm
Weight: 0.73 kg

LEGAL STANDARDS
Swiss Made

Designed to appeal to the following:
Serious collectors of precious objects and writing instruments
Fans of the “Chinese Calendar”collection
People born in the Chinese Year of the Horse