Pillars of Hercules Sterling Silver Fountain Pen

This fountain pen is handmade by the artisans in Aosta Valley, Italy. The pen body and cap are made of solid 925 silver and decorated with elegant helical quillochè design that resembles the Pillars of Hercules Monument.

The Pillars of Hercules (Latin: Columnae Herculis) were called the two promontories at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, they were the farthermost limits reached by Heracles while performing twelve labors. Renaissance tradition says the pillars bore the warning Nec plus ultra (also Non plus ultra, "nothing further beyond"), serving as a warning to sailors and navigators to go no further. However in Spain in the years following the discovery of the Americas it bears the motto Plus Ultra (Latin: further beyond), encouraging to ignore the ancient warning, to take risks and go further beyond.

You are assured to buy a truly precious writing instrument as the manufacturing company belongs to the Italian silversmith guild and complies with both Italian and European laws. This compliance is verified by a mark on each writing instrument - a rhombus shaped stamp with *AO 28, and oval stamp 925 which ensure that the pen is made of solid 925 silver.

The fountain pen is equipped with double refill system - both converter and cartridges can be used. The pen is delivered with pumping converter inside and international standard cartridges can be bought in stationery shops all over the world.

The fountain pen is enhanced with a gold-plated steel nib, Medium size. Other (Fine, Extra Fine, Broad and very Broad) nib sizes are available on request without any charge. Please note that the nib may be adorned with a variable pattern (not the griffins) depending on the availability.

The pen is also available in roller version.

Please not that due to the pattern this pen cannot be personalized.

The fountain pen will be shipped in the made-in-Italy pen gift box with the authentic origin certificate. Please allow about 14 business days for your handmade pen to be delivered from Italy to your door.