Caran d'Ache Straw Marquetry Dragon Roller Pen, Limited Edition
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About this piece · Caran d'Ache ref. 1663.471
Caran d'Ache Straw Marquetry Dragon Roller Pen, Limited Edition – Swiss Made Roller Pen
The Caran d'Ache Straw Marquetry Dragon Roller Pen, Limited Edition is crafted by Caran d'Ache, the Swiss Maison de Haute Écriture founded in Geneva in 1915. Every Haute Écriture instrument is produced in the company's Geneva workshops under the “Swiss Made” label and assembled by hand.
About the Straw Marquetry Dragon Limited Edition
Caran d'Ache presents the straw marquetry Dragon limited edition. A tribute to the arts and crafts and to excellence in craftsmanship that the company is keen to perpetuate. This time, it pays tribute to an ancient art combining tradition and creativity: straw marquetry. Engraved with a dragon decorated with fine gold envisioned by our ambassador, Jean-Philippe Kalonji, the straw marquetry Dragon limited edition is a unique work limited to 20 pieces, created using ancestral processes and exceptional materials: straw marquetry, Chinese lacquer and 18-carat gold.
Elegant in every respect, and underscored by an engraved dragon-scale motif, the straw marquetry Dragon limited edition is a Fine Writing instrument that takes art lovers and collectors on a journey to the Far East.
Product Details
Brand & Origin
Brand: Caran d'Ache
Made in: Geneva, Switzerland
Type: Roller Pen
Item: 1663.471
Materials & Craftsmanship
Material: Chinese Lacquer, Straw Marquetry, Brass, 18-Carat Gold Plating
Finish: Hand-assembled in the Caran d'Ache Geneva workshops
Specifications
Size: Diameter Ø 15.5 mm, weight 61 g
Length with cap 141 mm, length without cap 126 mm
Pen Body: Body and cap in brass, coated in polished black gloss Chinese lacquer
Engraving of the Dragon decorated with 18-carat gold plating and covered with almost one hundred pieces of straw marquetry on the scales and wooden pearl of the instrument
Writing Block: 18-carat gold plating
Clip and Button: Clip engraved with the Dragon scale motif
“Chinese lacquer” engraved in Chinese on the end
Numbering: “xx/20” numbering engraved on the end of the cap
Cartridges and Refills: Fitted with a fine black roller ink refill
Compatible with all roller pen refills
Case: Top-end black lacquered wooden case embellished by straw marquetry in warm tones
Dimensions: 20.0 x 10.5 x 7.6 cm
Weight (without writing instrument): 585 g
Weight (with writing instrument): 646 g
Supplied with the product: instruction manual and international warranty, Limited Edition certificate, authenticity certificate for the Chinese lacquer and digital brochure card
The Perfect Gift
Caran d'Ache writing instruments and accessories are a guarantee of distinction and prestige. Beautifully presented, the Straw Marquetry Dragon Roller Pen, Limited Edition makes a memorable gift for graduations, promotions, weddings, and milestone celebrations.