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Pelikan The Temple
Of Artemis Limited Edition
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The Temple of Artemis, which is the third
in Pelikan's Seven Wonders of the World series, pays homage
to the mythological Greek goddess Artemis and her temple which
is considered the largest and most impressive temple of the
Ancient world. It was the first large temple constructed of
marble, taking 120 years to finish. Pelikan has produced only
440 pieces, worldwide, as a reminder of the year - 440 BC -
in which the temple was completed.
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This pen is monumental, both in size, at
6.25" long capped, and in form. The cap alone is half the
length of the pen at 3.25" long. The barrel is 4.5"
long from the shoulder to the blind-cap, and is 0.617"
wide. The section is is proportionally large at 0.51" wide.
This fountain pen is made of white metal (palladium), with gold
trim, and weighs a whopping 121.5 grams. The clip, also palladium,
appears thoroughly integrated into the cap.
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| Shaped to resemble an Ionic column, this pen references this quintessential aspect of classic Greek architecture. The Ionic gold-plated capital on the pen is both emblematic and functional; when capped, it would stop the pen from rolling off a table. The cap cannot, and should not, be posted. Architecturally, the iconic column was the simplest of the three types of Greek columns, representing a Spartan point of view. | ||
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The remarkable presentation box is made of
stone casting, and is modeled after the portal at Artemis's
Temple. The pen, the outer and inner box and the collectors
information combined weighs 9.5 lbs.
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Given the weight of this pen, please call us
at 323-655-2641 to order the pen and discuss and accept free
shipping. |
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Retail Price $4,410
Our price $2,990 |
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Free 3rd day UPS shipping
in the US
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The base of the pen is engraved with a Greek stylized
flower-symbol motif, reflecting the Egyptian influence
in Hellenistic culture. 