Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year 2014 Platinum Fountain Pen M BRAND NEW

Description

Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year 2014 Platinum Fountain Pen M BRAND NEW. Pen itself has never been unwrapped or seen the light of day. The rest of the packaging has been partially opened as seen in photos. The box has never been removed from the packaging. Additional photos of the pen and box are stock photos. This pen is a limited edition of 1000. Its retail price is 00. I will also be listing the matching ROLLER BALL PEN. Here is the pen's description from Faber-Castell:
Fountain pen, Pen of the Year 2014 platinum-plated, Medium
With the luxurious Agate Rooms Catherine the Great commissioned a unique monument to the natural wealth of her country. Paying homage to these magnificent rooms, the “Catherine Palace” Pen of the Year brings the lustre and aesthetics of a major era alive in such a fascinating manner. The platinum-plated fountain pen is limited to 1 000 units, the rollerball pen to 300 units.
Product details
Platinum-plated barrel adorned with three large, reddish-brown jasper stones and engraved with a chain pattern
Individually numbered writing instruments
18-carat bicolour gold nib, run in by hand
The nib width is M
Cap of the pen is adorned with a grey shimmering Russian quartz with facet finish
Exclusive wooden box with additional insert with space for additional 6 writing instruments, high-quality brochure and a certificate of limitation
Limited to 1000 pieces
Additional information about the pen:
After its painstaking restoration, the Agate Pavilion, which is part of the world-famous Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, is finally revealed in all of its splendour and multi-faceted beauty. Its architecture and materials were the inspiration for the limited edition "Pen of the Year 2014" by Graf von Faber-Castell.
This magnificent building in the style of a Roman bathhouse was built by Scottish architect Charles Cameron by order of Empress Catherine the Great and completed in 1785. The Agate Rooms, which are masterly decorated with precious stones, is housed on the upper floor. These state apartments are covered with dark-red jasper, which can only be found in Russia. Its white flecks are also known as "blood agate" which is why the entire building complex is called the "Agate Rooms".
Under the direction of master craftsman Boris Igdalov, the workshop of Zarskoje Selo/Puschkin was able to complete the feat of restoring the Agate Pavilions in September 2013. Igdalov was personally involved in the creation of this year's Pen of the Year in that he expertly created an Œuvre by hand in two different, exclusive versions:
Both fountain pens have red-brown, lustrous jasper in common. In order to impart the colour and character of the stone, the filigree detail is cut in the finest plates and meticulously ground. Multiple polishing reveals the desired light nuances and its noble surface gloss.
Three large, mottled jasper pieces are embedded in the lavishly embellished platinum-plated barrel. The cap of the fountain pen is adorned with a grey, shimmering, Russian quartz with a facet finish. The number of available pens is limited to 1000.
Inscribed by hand, the 18 carat gold nib is available in several sizes. A platinum-coated end-cap protects the rotary knob of the plunger mechanism. The individually-numbered fountain pens are kept in an exclusive, deep-black wooden case that can be used as a collector's case since it has space for six additional pens. It includes a certificate personally signed by Boris Igdalov attesting to the authenticity of the Russian gemstones.
The "Pen of the Year" edition highlights the Graf von Faber-Castell Collection's commitment to superior quality. The production period of each edition is strictly limited. This fine writing instrument edition results from a combination of using exclusive materials and ensuring elaborate craftsmanship over a period of one year.