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This truly exquisite work of art from Visconti is the Alexander the Great fountain pen. The pen has a cylindrical shape with each end tapering into sections that will remind you of Green columns. The barrel and the cap cap feature the map of Alexander the Great's empire which was created with the scrimshaw technique and coloured. All fittings are made from aged bronze and feature typical Greek decorations.
On the central ring, you'll fine "Alexander the Great" inscribed to it and on the bronze band of the shaft, there is a gilded silver plate with a depiction of Alexander's face. The clip pays homage to the Macedonian phalanx and is shaped like a spear and displays a gilded silver shield resembling the sun, Alexander's family crest.
The body itself is oversized, made from a mixture of resin and bronze and houses Visconti's High Vacuum Power Filler - from the top of the barrel unscrew the blind cap and withdraw the plunger; submerge the nib fully into the ink; press the plunger back down and count to ten; remove from the ink and screw the blind cap back down; blot the nib with tissue to remove excess ink.
Each pen is supplied with an intricate, luxurious desk set depicting Alexander on Bucephalus, his famous war horse. It is said Alexander gained his relentless tenacity from taming the horse which in turn lead to the acquisition of his enormous empire.
18-carat yellow gold nib available in a range of sizes.
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Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
UK Orders
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £100, and just £3.50 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £3.50 on orders over £100, £5.50 on smaller orders. Express available for £9, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
Orders over 2kg
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
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This truly exquisite work of art from Visconti is the Alexander the Great fountain pen. The pen has a cylindrical shape with each end tapering into sections that will remind you of Green columns. The barrel and the cap cap feature the map of Alexander the Great's empire which was created with the scrimshaw technique and coloured. All fittings are made from aged bronze and feature typical Greek decorations.
On the central ring, you'll fine "Alexander the Great" inscribed to it and on the bronze band of the shaft, there is a gilded silver plate with a depiction of Alexander's face. The clip pays homage to the Macedonian phalanx and is shaped like a spear and displays a gilded silver shield resembling the sun, Alexander's family crest.
The body itself is oversized, made from a mixture of resin and bronze and houses Visconti's High Vacuum Power Filler - from the top of the barrel unscrew the blind cap and withdraw the plunger; submerge the nib fully into the ink; press the plunger back down and count to ten; remove from the ink and screw the blind cap back down; blot the nib with tissue to remove excess ink.
Each pen is supplied with an intricate, luxurious desk set depicting Alexander on Bucephalus, his famous war horse. It is said Alexander gained his relentless tenacity from taming the horse which in turn lead to the acquisition of his enormous empire.
18-carat yellow gold nib available in a range of sizes.
Additional information
Product Code:
Advance Mechanism:
Item Colour:
Item Material:
Tip Material:
Tip Size:
Tip Type:
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
UK Orders
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £100, and just £3.50 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £3.50 on orders over £100, £5.50 on smaller orders. Express available for £9, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
Orders over 2kg
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
More Information
For more, see our Delivery Information page.