The Fossil Ivory is meticulously
Ornamental Turned. -This is a centuries-old practice of decorating
lathe-turned objects with complex patterns. -It is in some
ways a form of carving with a lathe. There are similarities
to Rose Engine turning, but OT traditionally uses Wood and
Ivory
Ornamental turning
was at its peak during the Victorian era and the name John
Jacob Holtzapffel was synonymous with ornamental turning.
He soon acquired the reputation of a maker of high-class lathes
and tools, and his lathes enjoyed a great prominence amongst
the wealthy scientific amateurs and royalty of both England
and the continent. Some of these included Wilhelm III King
of the Netherlands, Prince Augustus Saxe Coberg, a cousin
of Queen Victoria, Archduke Otto Von Habsburg of Austria,
and Queen Victoria herself.
* This pen was designed not to be posted while writing.*
Writing System:
Fountain Pen Filling is accomplished with a piston converter
to draw ink from a bottle or the use of ink cartridges. The
Tighe nib is hand made in Germany with 18K yellow Gold. It's
engraved with a specially designed
Acanthus leaf, tipped with Iridium, and two toned with Rhodium.
Nib widths are available in your choice of; Fine, Medium,
or Broad.
-The Rollerball Pen writes effortlessly with an advanced refill
that has a 1 Year cap-off time.
Presentation: The pen is presented in a faux
Stingray leather box, hand made in Switzerland, with certificate
of Authenticity, and a lifetime warranty.
Lim
ited
Edition:
8 Fountain Pens
5 Rollerball Pens
