MONTBLANC’S NEW PATRON OF ART

EDITION COLLECTION

MONTBLANC BRINGS HISTORY TO YOUR FINGERTIPS WITH PATRON OF ART EDITION FOUNTAIN PENS

Montblanc is a renowned German manufacturer known for their luxury crafted writing instruments, watches, jewelry and leather goods. The internationally recognized trademark - identified by a six pointed star with rounded edges -represents the largest peak in the Alps from above.

Any Montblanc piece holds a prestige seldom attainable and de-sired by most but what brings an even greater importance and exclusivity are their limited edition collections. Among the great-est is the Patron of the Art Series of fountain pens. This tribute

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and celebration of historical art leaders not only conveys historical significance but also as works of art. The release of the yearly col-lections is also concurring with the annual Montblanc de la Culture Art Patronage Awards, a celebration to honor the dedica-tion of modern-day participants of the arts.

This years 2013 edition pays tribute to Ludo-vico Sforza, whom was crowned Duke of Mi-lan in 1494. He was known for being a strong advocate of humanist education at the University of Milan and commissioned numerous artists. Among those artists in-cluded Leonardo da vinci and Donato Bra-mante – which during that time ‘The Last Supper’ was created. Ludovico is known till this day to have transformed Milan into one of the most outstanding courts in Europe.

In honor of Ludovico, two limited edition de-signs will be released – the 4810 and 888. Both models will be exact in design and are directly influenced by the astounding archi-tecture that Ludovico commissioned in Cas-tello Sforzesco and Leonardo da Vinci’s ceil-ing fresco from the ‘Sala delle Asse’ in the Duke’s Milanese castle.

The 4810 is a precious black with Da Vinci’s complex designs in sterling silver and a 750 rhodium plated solid gold nib of the edition

engraved with the Duke’s coat of arms. In contrast, the 888 is lacquered in a deep royal blue and compli-mented with solid gold fittings topped with a mother of pearl Montblanc emblem. Both pens pay tribute to the Duke’s leadership and praise the architecture of the monumental Castello Sforza.

The Patron of Art Limited Edition 2013 is now cur-rently available in all Montblanc boutiques and a ‘Montblanc Creations of Passion’ app is now avail-able for all phone interfaces. The app will allow you to be the first to learn about the latest collections, ex-plore past creations and watch how Montblancs true dedication, passion and craftsmanship are brought to life.

The Bottom LineMontblanc pens are definitely something to strive for, with their craftsmanship, heritage, and beautiful de-sign, it makes them absolutely timeless. Whether it's a wedding gift, business gift or something that you buy to treat yourself or a loved one, it's a writing in-strument that you can keep with you for your whole life and even pass it on through generations that fol-low.

Everyone remembers their first Montblanc pen.

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