Noble Eternal Gold/Celluloid Invito a il Barbiere di Siviglia

Opera is the soul of Italy, enchanted in sound. To celebrate the most refined of artistic forms—Opera—Montegrappa has dedicated a collection called “Emozioni di Musica” to this undeniable fact. 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 decided to use the ancient lost-wax casting method. The process begins with meticulous carving that takes many months, allowing each piece to have its own unique character, the result of an individual’s craftsmanship. To highlight the beauty of the details and the finesse of the 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 Montegrappa sculptor 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 version for the fountain pen and ballpoint pen, is adorned with a silver azulejo [a type of thin tile used in artistic mosaics], a material characteristic of Andalusia, which still embellishes many of Seville’s most famous buildings. The motifs borrowed from azulejo decorate the clip.
Giuseppe Aquila, President of Montegrappa, proudly emphasizes that the intricate hot enamel technique faithfully reproduces the dazzling shades of blue in azulejo, shimmering even on the smallest particles.

To present you with a starry sky from the first act of the opera, Montegrappa used the finest blue celluloid, with mother-of-pearl and shimmering streaks.
The nib in the silver version of the fountain pen is decorated with white and yellow gold. Each nib features an engraving of Don Bartolo’s house window, from which Rosina listens to the moving serenade of Count Almaviva.
The limited edition pen: “Invitation to The Barber of Seville” comes in an ornate box reminiscent of the shapes, colors, and scenes from the opera: the white of old Seville buildings, the famous Alcázar courtyard colonnade, and many boxes feature azulejo patterns.

Once again, this exquisite manufactory 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

Nib

two-tone, 18-karat gold nib

Size

18mm x 143mm x 0mm

Material

body and cap made of 18-karat yellow gold and celluloid

Filling system

Cartridge/converter

Limited edition

37 pieces

Processing time

product temporarily unavailable

Shipping/Gift

upon request, shipped 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