Hommage à Nicolaus Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus’ view of the universe is the model for the Limited Edition created in his honour. Nine rings in 925 sterling silver encircle the anthracite-coloured lacquer barrel. The sun is symbolised by the greenish-glowing faceted meteorite stone that decorates the clip. In Edition 888 this is replaced by a yellow diamond, and the barrel is made of 750 white gold – like the rings, which are set with nine yellow diamonds. On the rhodium-plated 18-karat gold nib of both Limited Editions, there is a delicate engraving of Copernicus’ orbital charts. | |
| Limited Edition 4810 | |
| Launch: Limitation: | 2003 4.810 Fountain Pens |
| Characteristics: | •Anthracite-coloured lacquer •925 sterling silver •Greenish meteorite stone set in the clip •Rhodium-plated 18-karat gold nib |
| Limited Edition 888 | |
| Launch: Limitation: | 2003 888 Fountain Pens |
| Characteristics: | •750 white gold •Rhodium-plated 18-karat gold nib •Clip and rings set with yellow diamonds |
| Astronomy was Nicolaus Copernicus’ only love. He followed the orbits of the heavenly bodies with his naked eye, and created the basis for today’s view of the universe – the heliocentric system. Considering all his achievements based on his teachings that still hold today – including the reform of the Prussian coin system and the calendar – Copernicus is one of the greatest cultural figures in the history of mankind |