Andrew Carnegie is still considered one of the greatest patrons of culture in the modern world. A Steel tycoon who emigrated from Scotland to the USA, was firmly convinced that wealthy people were morally obliged to dedicate themselves to charitable works. So he spent more than 350 million dollars – almost his whole fortune – on cultural foundations, public libraries and cultural programs, and on fostering talented art nouveau artists, the most fashionable artists of the day.
The stylish and elegant Patron of Art Edition Hommage a` Andrew Carnegie recalls the artistic style that Carnegie supported so enthusiastically: art nouveau. The Clip of the pen is a graceful female figure (winged nymph), reminiscent of the Art Nouveau whose wings wrap around the cap of the pen like a butterfly’s.
The black of the barrel of Edition 4810 provides a striking contrast to this delicate art nouveau-inspired fretwork effect in 925 sterling silver. The barrel and cap of Edition 888 are made of mother-of-pearl lacquer and covered with a 750 white gold weave. The Montblanc star in this edition is made of fine mother-of-pearl. A delicately engraved lily – popular art nouveau motif – decorates the rhodium-plated 18-carat gold nib.
Launch: 2002
Fountain pen 4810
Fountain pen 888 (750 solid gold)
Fountain pen 4810 gallery
Fountain Pen 4810 video
Fountain pen 888 gallery
