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

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

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Handmade limited edition Chinese calendar fountain pen with hand-engraved gold-plated snake on black gloss Chinese lacquer body. Authenticated by calligraphic dragon 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: 71305092037

Availability: Made to Order. Contact us for details.

Category: 982

Color Pattern: Black/Gold

Material: Gold-plated/Lacquer

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Caran d'Ache Chinese Zodiac Year of the Snake 2013 Fountain Pen - 18kt Gold Nib
Homage Limited Edition of 888

As a tribute to the Chinese zodiac, Caran d’Ache is celebrating the Year of the Snake.

Following the Dragon, the legendary founder of Chinese civilization, it is now the turn of its brother symbol, the Snake. In fact, the Dragon takes the form of a snake on Earth, and the two are linked together in Chinese astrology. They share intelligence, beauty, knowledge, magic and mystery. In Chinese mythology, the two are civilizing divinities who originated human beings and are traditionally shown in the bodies of snakes. Entwined together to become one, they create order on earth and transmit knowledge. To celebrate this myth and demonstrate its admiration for Chinese culture, Caran d’Ache, Maison de Haute Ecriture has created a writing instrument imbued with the aesthetic and spiritual values represented by the Snake.

This exceptional creation is part of a long tradition of rare pieces in the Caran d’Ache Artist Collection. Produced in a few numbered examples and enriched by noble materials, it is a rare, highly precious object. This Limited Edition is a magnificent example of the company’s expertise.

A spellbinding creation, a subtle blend of art and culture.

In Chinese mythology the two civilising divinities who originated human beings are traditionally shown in the bodies of snakes. Entwined together to become one, they create order on earth and transmit knowledge. In this prestigious tribute to the famous myth, the “Year of the Snake” limited edition concentrates Caran d’Ache expertise in one exceptional piece of subtle reinterpretation.

The snake wraps itself sinuously around the body of the writing instrument, with its curves emphasised by the Chinese lacquer. The fascinating power of gold conquers the depths of the black lacquer and the motif of the delicately engraved Snake enhances the pen even more with subtle flashes of light.

Every writing instrument is authenticated by a calligraphic symbol of the Snake and by the Chinese seal of the Maison Caran d'Ache applied in red, as a good luck charm.

The “Year of the Snake” 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
Snake’s body in gold plate
Calligraphic depiction of the Snake
“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 Snake

CAP, CLIP, BUTTON
Cap in glossy black polished Chinese lacquer
Snake’s head depicted in gold plate
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 Snake