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Visconti presents the seventh edition of the Il Magnifico collection, in the elegant white and gold nuances of the precious Italian Calacatta Macchia Ora marble, in a Limited Edition of 188 fountain pens and 88 rollerball pieces. The Il Magnifico collection, dedicated to Lorenzo de Medici, celebrated 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 Boticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo, who, along with other great Renaissance artists, created outstanding works of both art and science by exploring nature and precious materials. This new edition to the collection, Calacatta Gold, is a type of rare and expensive elegant white Carrara marble with gold veins quarried in the Apuan Alps. Calacatta marbles have been reserved throughout history for only the most prestigious projects and artworks, such as those by Michelangelo and Donatello. Is it synonymous with luxury, elegance, and sophistication. In fact, its prestige is due to both its quality and rarity; its production in Carrara is limited and controlledas are all of the finest products in Italy. The pen in made from fine Carrara Marble, yellow gold and brass, elements that gracefully come together as the result of the extensive research by Visconti\’s craftsmen. The barrel, in marble, is complemented by a finely engraved blind cap decorated with symbols belonging to the Florentine tradition, such as the famous Florentine Lily. The same decorations can be found ont he precious pen cap, which mounts a white enamel clip. All metal trims are crafted in yellow gold-plated brass so as to harmonize perfectly with the warm golden hues shown in the marble. The same yellow gold finish can be found on the precious 18k solid gold Visconti nib. FEATURES Type: Fountain Pen Colour: White and Gold Pen body: Over Nib: Au 18kt (big) Nib Tip: EF / F / M / B / S Nib colour: Yellow gold Filling: Power filler Closure type: Hook safe lock Metal fittings: Brass Finishing: Yellow gold Limited edition: 188 Il Magnifico Calacatta Gold Calacatta marbles have been reserved throughout history for only the most prestigious projects and art works, such as those by Michelangelo and Donatello. It is synonymous with luxury, elegance and sophistication. In fact, its prestige is due to both its quality and rarity: its production in Carrara is limited and controlled as are all the finest products of Italy. The Calacatta Gold is presented in a custom Il Magnifico limited edition box to match the pen. Il Magnifico Lorenzo de\’ Medici was an Italian Statesman and a 15th century Ruler of the Florentine Republic. Considered one of the most powerful and enthusiastic patrons of the Renaissance age, he was commonly known as Lorenzo \”il Magnifico\” (the Magnificent) by his contemporary Florentines as he was an influential businessman, diplomat, politician and a patron of scholars. Nib Material: 18K Gold Filling Mechanism: Double Reservoir Power Filler