Michel Perchin Faberge Pink Serpent Limited Edition Fountain Pen, 1997

The Michel Perchin Pink Serpent pen takes its inspiration from the Pink Serpent Clock Egg. In accordance with the Romanov tradition, this piece was presented to Empress Maria Fedorovna in 1887 by her husband, Tsar Alexander III.  

Consuelo Venderbilt, the Duchess of Marlborough saw the Imperial Blue Serpent Clock Egg on a visit to Russia and was stricken by its beauty. Shortly thereafter, Faberge was commissioned to recreate the design, which was completed in 1902, this time in Pink, bearing her initials. The Pink Serpent pen takes its inspiration from this historical Faberge Egg, the only one made for an American. 

Crafted in Europe from .925 sterling silver, each individual piece is meticulously guilloched (engraved) to exact specification. Translucent enamel is then applied to the guilloche, which adds depth and beauty to the perfectly finished surface. The serpent, clip, ring and leaves are layered in 22-karat yellow gold or rhodium. 

Fitted with Michel Perchin 18-karat gold nib and ebonite feeder, the Serpent pens are limited to production of 500 pieces in Blue and 500 pieces in Pink, available in fountain pen or rollerball styles. This collection is now sold out!

• 500 writing instruments were crafted, worldwide
• Nib: 18K Medium
• Filling Mechanism: Converter / Cartridge
• Launched in 1997 - One of the most sort-after Michel Perchin limited editions!
  

This writing instrument is new, has never been used, and is accompanied by the original documentation proving authenticity.  Although it has been stored in a climate-controlled vault, the outer cardboard box and the inside of the presentation box show marks due to age.

Michel Perchin writing instruments give the word quality a new meaning. Their unique designs reach back into time to capture elegance unknown in today’s world of mass production. No expense is spared in materials and workmanship. The result is a powerful statement of value to be handed down from one generation to the next. The uncompromising quality of Michel Perchin writing instruments is recognized by their presence in the Pen Museum, in Paris, France.