Visconti LE IL Magnifico Egyptian Marble Fountain pen

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Visconti LE IL Magnifico Egyptian Marble Fountain pen

The sixth edition of Il Magnifico limited collection, Egyptian Gold is, as always, dedicated to Lorenzo de Medici (1449-1492), the most powerful and enthusiastic patron of Renaissance culture in Italy during his reign as ruler of the Florentine Republic. As a patron of the arts, he is best known for his sponsorship of artists such as Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, who together with other great Renaissance artists, created outstanding works of both art and science by exploring nature and precious materials. The pen is made from fine Egyptian marble, aged bronze and
brass, elements that gracefully come together as the result of extensive research by our craftsmen. The cap and blind cap of the pen are made of bronze and are decorated with engravings of the Florentine Fleur de Lis, the symbol of the
Medici ruler’s coat of arms during the Renaissance. The nib is made of 18 KT gold. This yellow-gold color is reproduced on both the rings and the clip, which give the design its overall harmony.