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Visconti "Blue Ripple" Fountain Pen with Sterling Silver Overlay - LE 277/999 For Sale

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Visconti "Blue Ripple" Fountain Pen with Sterling Silver Overlay - LE 277/999:
$885.00

Visconti "Blue Ripple" Fountain Pen with Sapphire Blue Sterling Silver Overlay - Limited Edition 277/999

I purchased this pen many years ago and it has been stored in my fountain pen display chest. I do not think it has ever been inked or at least not in the last 15+ years. Thus, if you want to write with it, I suggest that you first use a quality fountain pen flush first to be sure everything is lubricated. This limited edition of 999 Visconti Blue Ripple fountain pens is a beautiful example of Visconti's renowned craftsmanship. This fountain pen is serial number 277 of the series. The cap and barrel have a gorgeous mother of pearl color resin overlayed with sapphire blue sterling silver in a "ripple" design. The "Ripple" is a pure design, an incredible pen from Visconti. The ripple itself is a wave such as that created by a stone falling into a pond, and usually is something invisibly surrounding us. The concept refers to the propagation of water which starts from the center and ripples everywhere to the end, which the design of this fountain pen's sterling silver overlay faithfully represents.

The cap of the pen is adorned with a spring loaded clip unique to the Ripple and the Visconti logo at the end of the cap. This fountain pen has a wonderful two-toned 18K gold Visconti nib, which is medium in size. The nib is nicely engraved with beautiful scroll work and the word “VISCONTI”. Also engraved on the nib are the following: “18K, 750, FIRENZE and M”.

The Visconti Ripple Fountain Pen utilizes Visconti's Double Reservoir piston filling system and will accept ink from a bottle or an inkwell. This large Visconti Ripple fountain pen is a some 5.9" long capped, 5.5" long uncapped and 7.5" long posted. The Ripple is over .625" in diameter at the widest point of its cap. The included brochure includes operating instructions.

Please study the pictures for best description of the product and condition. You would be purchasing only the fountain pen and brochure. The original pen presentation case and outer box are not included. The acrylic pen display stands are not included. Included will be a small Visconti cardboard pen box with a gold top and plastic Visconti pen sleeve, but these are not originally to this Ripple.

As a long time fountain pen collector, I understand that my fellow fountain pen enthusiasts expect their new treasures to be well care for during transport. For this reason, I take great care in shipping. I use only quality packaging material and new boxes which are sealed with the box-lock tape method to help with a safe transport to the fountain pen’s new home.

This is a great opportunity to add a wonderful fountain pen to your collection.