Barbiere di Siviglia Diamond Fountain Pen Gold/Celluloid

To celebrate the most refined of artistic forms – Opera, Montegrappa has decided to honor it with the collection "Emozioni di Musica"—a fact beyond dispute. "The Barber of Seville" by Gioachino Rossini is for opera connoisseurs what Miles Davis is for jazz lovers, and Pink Floyd for rock fans.
This legendary opera has been performed by the finest voices of the last two centuries, with leading roles played by such personalities as Tito Gobi, Beverley Sills, Placido Domingo, Maria Callas, and many others.

To best capture the spirit of Rossini’s work, Montegrappa chose to use the ancient lost wax casting method. The work on the pen begins with meticulous carving that takes many months, allowing each piece to have a unique character, the result of a single artisan’s effort. To reflect the beauty of details and the finesse of sculpture, Montegrappa used precious metals. The molds are cast using the forgotten wax method, and the final effect is achieved through hand finishing by a master.

Just like in theatrical decoration, the body of the pen is decorated with a view of eighteenth-century Seville, featuring the Giralda bell tower and the Golden Tower.
The sculptor at Montegrappa drew inspiration from the Moorish style of ancient buildings in Seville, which influenced the unusual shape of the pen’s end. The cap is decorated with scenes from the opera: Figaro holding a guitar, appearing near Don Bartolo’s balcony, singing one of the most famous arias – “Largo al factotum”. The upper part of the cap, in silver for the fountain pen and ballpoint pen versions, is adorned with azulejo [a type of thin tiles used to create artistic mosaics], a material characteristic of Andalusia, which still embellishes many of Seville’s most famous buildings, and motifs borrowed from azulejo decorate the clip.
Giuseppe Aquila, president of Montegrappa, proudly emphasizes that in the gold version with precious stones, part of the Italian exclusive collection – the azulejo is a composition of diamonds with pave cut and turquoise inlays. Diamonds also adorn the body, cap, and clip. It was developed and refined by skilled Montegrappa artisans, who give the metal a shade of blue celuloid through coloring. This creates an illusion of depth in the sculpture.

To present you with a starry sky from the first act of Montegrappa’s opera, the best blue celuloid with mother-of-pearl and shimmering streaks was used.
The nib in the silver version of the fountain pen is decorated with white and yellow gold. Each pen features an engraved window of Don Bartolo’s house, from which Rosina listens to the moving serenade of Count Almaviva.
Limited edition pen: “Invitation to The Barber of Seville” is packaged in an ornate box reminiscent of the shapes, colors, and scenes from the opera: the white of old Seville buildings, the famous colonnade of the Alcázar courtyard, with azulejo motifs on many of the packaging surfaces.
Once again, this distinguished manufacturer captures our attention with an extraordinary writing instrument. It is yet another captivating fountain pen.

Manufacturer

Montegrappa

Model

Invito a il Barbiere di Siviglia Gold Diamond

Nib

two-tone, 18-karat gold, size - F/M

Size

18mm X 143mm X 0mm

Material

body and cap made of 18-karat gold decorated with 349 diamonds totaling 1.5 carats

Filling system

Cartridge/converter

Limited edition

16 pieces

Processing time

product temporarily unavailable

Shipping/Gift

upon request, shipping to specified address in an elegant gift box, with the option to include a personalized card or message

Engraving/Embossing

custom engraving or embossing of any text, dedication, or initials upon request