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As the Italian Lira fades into history and the Euro becomes
the standard of currency, Delta honors Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor
of France and King of Italy as the person responsible for today's
single, European currency. Delta is proud to present a collection
of spectacular limited edition writing instruments honoring
a brilliant historical figure. The Lira was originally called
the Libra. It was the Roman measurement of standard weight (325
grams or approximately 1 pound). Although Charlemagne transformed
this into an abstract currency, it was Napoleon who envisioned
a single currency for Europe. On May 6, 1807, Napoleon wrote
to the King of Naples, "Brother, when you issue coins,
I would like you to adopt the same valuations as in French money.
In this way, there will be uniformity all over Europe which
will be a great advantage for trade." The first Lira was
coined in the Milan Mint in 1808.
Napoleon's efforts to create a common European currency died
with him on the battlefield. The Lira became Italy's national
currency after unification in 1860.
The Lira's recent demise marks the true unification of Europe
and the realization of Napoleon's dream.
The fountain pens in this very special collection, feature
the first piston filling system in Delta's history. Now serious
pen enthusiasts can write a little world history of their
own.
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N81150 - Napoleon Limited Edition Sterling Silver Rollerball-
Blue
N81151 - Napoleon Limited Edition Sterling Silver Rollerball-
Red
N81152 - Napoleon Limited Edition Sterling Silver Piston
Fill Fountain Pen- Blue
N81153 - Napoleon Limited Edition Sterling Silver Piston
Fill Fountain Pen- Red |
N81154 - Napoleon Celebration Limited Edition Piston
Fill Fountain Pen 18kt Solid Gold. - Blue
N81155 - Napoleon Celebration Limited Edition Piston
Fill Fountain Pen 18kt Solid Gold. - Red
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ITEM NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION
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LIMITED EDITION |
SUGGESTED
RETAIL |
N81150 |
Napoleon Limited
Edition Sterling Rollerball Silver - Blue (808 pcs worldwide) |
808 |
$415.00 |
N81151 |
Napoleon Limited
Edition Sterling Rollerball Silver - Red (808 pcs worldwide) |
808 |
$415.00 |
N81152 |
Napoleon -
Limited Edition Sterling Silver Piston Fill
Fountain Pen - Blue (808 pcs worldwide) |
808 |
$1,200.00 |
N81153 |
Napoleon -
Limited Edition Sterling Silver Piston Fill
Fountain Pen - Red (808 pcs worldwide) |
808 |
$1,200.00 |
N81154 |
Napoleon Celebration
Limited Edition Piston Fill Fountain Pen 18kt Solid Gold.
- Blue (19 pcs worldwide) |
19 |
$6,800.00 |
N81155 |
Napoleon Celebration
Limited Edition Piston Fill Fountain Pen 18kt Solid Gold.
- Red (19 pcs worldwide) |
19 |
$6,800.00 |
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Nib Sizes: 18K Gold (EEF, EF, F, M, B,OBB, OM, OB) |
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