Montegrappa Duchess of York Ocean Blue Fountain pen

Montegrappa has collaborated with the celebrity and humanitarian Sarah, Duchess of York, on a special collection of writing instruments inspired by her love of nature. Three shades of gleaming celluloid evoke the moods of Ocean, Forest and Garden.

The Montegrappa Duchess of York is a refined, slimline fountain pen brimming with femininity. Royal standards merit the highest levels of craftsmanship and Montegrappa does not disappoint, applying delicate Italian artisanship to a potpourri of luxurious materials.

• Celluloid’s effervescent colours are brilliant and glamourous, yet retain organic nuances evocative of the beauty found in nature. Supple, with unrivalled tactile qualities, this coveted material has become increasingly rare.
• Details of 0.925 sterling silver contain intricate engravings specific to each model. Friezes comprising scallop shells (Ocean), mulberry bushes (Forest) and chrysanthemums (Garden) decorate the upper and lower capbands of each piece in the collection.
• Each colour exists in a limited edition of only 100 pieces. Precision nibs made from 18K gold feature a custom engraving of Sarah, Duchess of York’s personal monogram – also reproduced on the finial disc and deluxe portfolio packaging.

Italy's first pen producer, Montegrappa, began manufacturing pens in 1912 in its factory in Bassano del Grappa in Italy. Utilizing natural celluloid and precious metals,Montegrappa combines traditional methods such as die-casting with more recent innovations as low-relief engraving to form their precious art objects. Whether Montegrappa use colors reminiscent of the master painters or ornamentation suggestive of Baroque palaces, the Italian heritage and romance is infused into each product.