MONTBLANC 2009 Great Characters Mahatma Gandhi Artisan Limited Edition 241

  
MONTBLANC 2009 Artisan Great Characters Mahatma Gandhi LE241 Fountain Pen. My life is my message. In honor of the great pacifist advocate of Indian independence, teacher of non-violence and exemplar of humanity, Montblanc created this exceptional pen. Brushed in a horizontal linen pattern, represents truth and peace. Reminiscent of a spindle, Gandhi's favored symbol of common cause with the people. The clip is set with a. Whose cut is reminiscent of a spinning wheel, an object of great symbolic value to Gandhi. The saffron colour stands for courage and the willingness to make sacrifices.

Medium (M) 18K two-tone gold nib, engraved with a portrait of Gandhi. It comes with: Outer box, display box, booklet/ International Reply Card (duly signed and stamped), and a small hardcover volume of Gandhi's words of wisdom. Fully working and ready to write.

Never used and never inked. Still with plastic film around the nib section. The design of the 750 white gold barrel and cap reflects the exquisite texture of Indian shot silk. In contrast to this smooth, even surface, a gold wire, entwined by hand around the middle of each limited edition, evokes the roughly-wound yarn on the spindle with which Gandhi spun every day for half an hour, regardless of where he was or whom he was talking to.

The fever opal is representing the orange colour that is part of the Indian flag. The nib shows the image of Mahatma Gandhi, walking on a stick, during his salt march.

The cone bears a fine engraving of Gandhi's signature. The edition is limited to 241 pieces following the distance of Gandhi's salt march (241 miles). Hand-wound 750 gold thread as spindle. Clip set with one Fire Opal (0,05 carat, Rose cut, Orange colour).

750 solid gold nib, rhodium plated. Montblanc emblem in mother of pearl. From a Collector's point of view the Great Characters Line is one of the most enjoyable Category.

GC line is increasing its popularity year after year. Many top MB Collectors decided to invest on this specific series (both regular and Artisan) making it the "nerve centre" of their Collection.

We use only high quality materials such as double wall cardboard boxes, extra large buble wrap, polypropylene packaging tape, pvc pipe with high resistance. The attached photographs are to be considered part of the description. We are at your disposal for any further information. We usually reply messages within the same day, but please allow do bear in mind that our time zone differences might cause a slight delay.