Montblanc The Fortune Number 88 Solid 18k Gold Artisan Skeleton Limited Edition

Artisan Skeleton Limited Edition 88. Limited to 88 pieces as reference to the lucky number in Asia. The all-encompassing power of eight: the Chinese promise of good fortune. Montblanc's tribute to the power of eight, a number which has long engaged the imagination of mankind. In many cultures, number 8 has the association to.

Almost everywhere, In Buddhism, the eight-fold noble path leads to complete truth; in Islam, eight paradises await the citizens of Earth and eight angels bear the throne of god; in Christianity, the eight sons of Abraham and the eight blessed of the Sermon on the Mount; In China, 8 is pronounced like. Whether as a symbol of good fortune in modern China or as the basis of Chinese philosophy (in Geng Shui the number eight has a broad significance), firmly rooted in ancient tradition, for millions of people throughout Asia, the number eight is far more than just a number. Number 8 has an almost mythic significance in everyday life as well as in all areas of society.

So, for example, in the world of business, important appointments and agreements are, on principle, set for 8AM and business and private individuals alike have a strong desire for telephone numbers and car plates with as many eights as possible, they promise a prosperous future, happiness and social success. Even the summer Olympics in Beijing fall under the sway of this lucky number: they are to be opened on the evening of August 8th 2008, at precisely 8 minutes past 9 oclock, in order to launch the games under a good sign.

As reference to Fortune and its important meaning in the Asian culture represented by the number eight the LE Fortune Number 88 is carrying the 8 shaping the overlay, each on cap and body eight times. Transparent barrel and cap encased. Skeletonised 18K rose gold filigree network.

18K rose gold clip completed by Arabic. Number 8 set with 18 diamonds. The 18K rose gold cap ring is adorned with the engraved edition name The Fortune Number and the edition number. The top cap and the cone are each encircledby eight rings. Emblem decorates the top of the cap. 18K rose gold nib engraved of the. Figure, which is based on the eight trigrams of the I Ching the most important Feng Shui symbol. The Limited Edition The Fortune Number is limited to 88 pieces worldwide, a two-fold promise of good fortune. Together with fitted Montblanc box, outer card, display box, certificate, international reply card, instruction manual and all original packaging. Notice for MB Artisan Collectors.

A magnificent design, one of Montblancs most iconic 149 sized skeleton pens. The concerned pen comes in as near mint / Full Set condition.

White outer cardboard box, Outer box, lacquered wood presentation box, booklet/ Certificate. We use only high quality materials such as double wall cardboard boxes, extra large buble wrap, polypropylene packaging tape, pvc pipe with high resistance. The attached photographs are to be considered part of the description. We are at your disposal for any further information. We usually reply messages within the same day, but please allow do bear in mind that our time zone differences might cause a slight delay. The item "MONTBLANC THE FORTUNE NUMBER 88 SOLID 18K GOLD ARTISAN SKELETON LIMITED EDITION" is in sale since Saturday, December 5, 2015. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Pens & Writing Instruments\Pens\Fountain Pens\Montblanc". The seller is "erfobay" and is located in Paris. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Features: Gold Trim
Modified Item: No
Nib Material: Gold, 18K
Vintage: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Material: Gold
Pen Type: Fountain
Ink Color: Yellow
Nib Size: Medium (M)
Brand: Montblanc
Personalized: No