The story of this Montegrappa Cosmopolitan Victorian London
Montegrappa has been manufacturing its creations in Bassano del Grappa since 1912. The Cosmopolitan collection celebrates the great cultures of the world through the prism of Italian goldsmithing. The Victorian London model, bearing the reference ISCOR3SV, captures in metal the Neo-Gothic aesthetic of the 19th-century British Empire. The bas-relief work illustrates the mastery of Venetian craftsmen. Unlike the usual industrial striking processes, the die for this model was meticulously sculpted to capture the architectural depth of London's façades, transforming this instrument into a true portable silver sculpture.
Architecture, nib and attributes of this Cosmopolitan Victorian London
This model combines a body and cap forged in solid 925 silver with ends machined in mirror-polished black resin. The instrument has commanding proportions, with a length of 140 mm and a diameter of 14 mm for a total weight of around 50 grams. The cap screws smoothly onto the body and features a curved clip ending in the rotating wheel characteristic of the manufacture. The heart of the piece lies in its M-size nib crafted in two-tone 18-carat solid gold. It is engraved with the famous Greek key geometric motif and struck with the master goldsmith's hallmark. Ink delivery is ensured by a versatile system accepting cartridges and converter. The concave resin grip section offers a stable and balanced hold.
Why this Montegrappa pen
This example bears the number 260 from a worldwide production limited to only 500 pieces. Solid silver has the particularity of evolving with its owner by developing a natural patina that darkens the recesses of the decoration and accentuates the reliefs. This specific model is impossible to find through traditional channels, yet remains available at The Swiss Collector for lovers of goldsmithing. Its nib offers a generous and firm glide highly appreciated by purists of fine writing.
Delivered contents and condition
This sculptural work is offered to you in a particularly comprehensive configuration. The set includes an imposing black wooden box accompanied by its numbered outer box, a luxurious glass inkwell, the collection booklet, its fabric carrying pouch and a polishing cloth. Discovering the instrument delivers a vertiginous aesthetic emotion: it reveals itself in an exceptional state of preservation, with a rigorously like-new appearance and entirely free from any ink. The heavy solid 925 silver body has, over time, acquired a noble and delicate natural patina. Far from being an alteration, this slight oxidative veil is the true seal of precious metals; it majestically darkens the recesses of the Neo-Gothic décor to make the London architectural reliefs vibrate. The black resin ends retain their original mirror polish, while the sumptuous solid gold nib awaits only its very first sensual contact with paper. A striking goldsmithing relic, ready to write its first line.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the absolute authenticity of this creation. It comes with a 24-month warranty. We accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. Leader in second-hand goods in Switzerland and backed by the widest network of boutiques, we offer online reservation for an in-store fitting and collection, or fully secured international shipping.
* Like-new condition – Ink-free pen in an exceptional state of preservation. Intact resin, flawless mechanics and solid silver enhanced by an elegant natural patina.
