Product Description
Type Limited edition fountain pens
Product Name Vernissage Series, based on their Parthenon model.
Manufacturer and Year Elysee, Germany -- 1993. Edition 1 is marked Germany and Edition 2 is marked W. Germany.
Length 5-5/8"
Filling System It takes standard international cartridges or it can be filled using a converter and ink. A Schmidt converter is included.
Nib 18k 750 gold nibs. Edition 1-- Oblique Broad. Edition 1 -- Medium.
Color Edition 1 is a pattern of geometric shapes in pink, purple and marbled. The trim is 18k gold plated (not electroplated). Edition 2 is a zig-zag pattern of aqua and teal with silver colored trim.
Condition Excellent + condition for both. Edition 1 has some plating wear on the high spots of the trim, and a few light marks, but no damage to the enamel work. Edition 2 is near perfect with less wear, but some pitting on the nib collar as can be seen in the photos.
In Elysee two-pen box. We think this is the original Edition 1 box.
Other than what is mentioned, there are no cracks, chips, dents, dings, personalization or serious scratches of any kind. The imprints are clear.