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The drawings are simple yet incisive and full of pathos, an
unusual choice to adorn a prestigious fountain pen. The design
is inspired by the evocative language but simple construction in
the apparently uncomplicated works of Alexsandr S.Pushkin, to
whom this new OMAS masterpiece is dedicated.
The subtle gold or silver wires bordering the drawings not only
enhances the patterns but also serves as a reminder of the
complex texture of the great writers stories. Pushkin’s work,
partly autobiographical, did much to inform the wider world of
Russian culture, history, theatre, philosophy, nature and way of
life. His writing gives the reader immense scope for personal
reflection thanks to the unforgettable way he dealt with the
topics of life and death.
The warm colour of the gold or the brightness of the silver and
distinguished enamel, reminiscent of the paper used for
manuscripts, acts as a background to the images. These depict
the head of the poet on the top of the cap, a page from Eugene
Onegin created using diamond engraving techniques and a symbolic
goose feather on the clip.
Pushkin’s face, based on a self-portrait, can also be found in
the middle of the ink reservoir with clouds above and the
generous human earth below.
Like his face, Pushkin’s name can also be found twice: in the
Cyrillic alphabet at one end of the fountain pen and in
signature form on the body.
18 carat gold nib engraved with date of birth, piston filling
system and collector’s case. Numbered limited edition of 26
fountain pens and 26 rollers ( 26 represents the Author’ s day
of birth) for the 18k gold version; numbered limited edition of
1000 fountain pens and 799 rollers for the 925 sterling silver
version (1799 is Pushkin’s year of birth).
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