Astronomy was Nicolaus Copernicus’ only love. He followed the orbits of the heavenly bodies with his naked eye, and created the basis for today’s view of the universe – the heliocentric system. Considering all his achievements based on his teachings that still hold today – including the reform of the Prussian coin system and the calendar – Copernicus is one of the greatest cultural figures in the history of mankind.
Nicolaus Copernicus’ view of the Universe is the model for the Limited Edition created in his honour. Nine rings in 925 sterling silver encircle the anthracite-coloured lacquer barrel. The sun is symbolised by the greenish-glowing faceted meteorite stone that decorates the clip. In Edition 888 this is replaced by a yellow diamond, and the barrel is made of 750 white gold – like the rings, which are set with nine yellow diamonds. On the rhodium-plated 18-carat gold nib of both Limited Editions, there is a delicate engraving of Copernicus’ orbital charts.
These three extraordinary Limited Edition 3 creations are made of Au 750 solid white gold, and esch is adorned with different stones. Inspired by Copernicus’s revolutionary view of the universe, nine rings on the cap and barrel symbolise the orbits of the planets. One creation is set with 331 diamonds (~ 1.49 ct) on the cap and barrel, while the clip is enriched with a diamond (~0.1 ct) representing the sun as the centre of the universe. A ring set with diamonds decorates the cone. A further writing jewel features 331 sapphires (~ 1.65 ct) on cap and barrel as well as a sapphire (~0.1 ct) on the clip and a band of sapphires on the cone. Cap and barrel of the third splendid creation feature 331 rubies (~ 1.98 ct) and a ruby (~ 0.1 ct) on the clip. The ring on the cone is further adorned with rubies. The Au 750 solid gold, rhodium-coated nib bears a precious depiction of the heliocentric system, showing the universe as Copernicus discovered it to be. The Montblanc emblem in the cap top is made of mother-of-pearl.
Launch 2003
Limitation:
Fountain Pens 4,810
Fountain Pens 888
3 x Fountain pens 3
Limited Edition 4810 Fountain pen
Limited Edition 888 Fountain pen
