Tag «Bassano del Grappa»

Montegrappa – The scent of Italy

Bassano del Grappa… for more than a century, the picturesque and romantic home of Montegrappa, Italy’s oldest manufacturer of fine writing instruments. Two people in the same hotel in Bassano, stranger, perhaps, or lovers to be? The ancient buildings, stone walls, cobbled streets attract them, inspire them to roam about. He discovers the Montegrappa boutique, …

Montegrappa – Bonhams auction

Interest in Montegrappa’s collectible pens reaches a new pinnacle with the Fine Writing Instruments auction to take place at Bonhams in San Francisco on Wednesday, June 11th, at 10am PST. Interested parties may bid online, in person, by phone, or leave absentee bids. Montegrappa is represented by four exceptional lots – three Dragon pens and …

Montegrappa “My Guardian Angel”

To create a talisman representing the existence of a higher spirit who cares for the welfare of each and every one of us, Montegrappa has designed a pen called “My Guardian Angel”. For that intangible spirit that guides our lives, a totem of all that is good when times are bad, “My Guardian Angel” is …

Montegrappa: The Dream Life Of The Rockstar

Montegrappa is pleased to announce that the next generation of the Aquila family has entered the world of fashion and style. Diana Aquila, daughter of CEO Giuseppe Aquila, recently served as the stylist on a photo session that featured Montegrappa creations, perfectly suited to the theme of the shoot: the dream life of the rockstar! …

Montegrappa pays tribute to Nelson Mandela by hosting a red carpet screening of the movie Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom in Dubai

. Montegrappa recently created a limited edition series set to honor the 95th birthday of Nelson Mandela. The exclusive set consists of a watch, pen and cufflinks limited to 500 pieces only (500 is the number of hospitals upgraded / constructed during Mandela’s presidency of South Africa). Mandela waived goodbye to the world on 5th …

Montegrappa Italia Opens Its First Boutique in Saudi Arabia

Montegrappa, the company famous for making the world’s most expensive pen, opened its first boutique in Saudi Arabia, at the Kingdom Centre in Riyadh. Founded in 1912, Montegrappa is Italy’s first manufacturer of luxury writing instruments. The company continues to operate in the same historic building in Bassano del Grappa in the prosperous north-eastern part …

Montegrappa Horse – 2014

Occupying the 7th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Horse’s fixed element is fire. The spirit of the horse is recognised as a crucial element of the Chinese people’s ethos: a quest for constant self-improvement. Those born in the Year of the Horse are intelligent, energetic, warm-hearted and able. Their ingenious communicating techniques, their delight …

Montegrappa All-New Website Is On-Line

Montegrappa is pleased to announce that an all-new, completely revised website has just been launched, re-designed to accommodate what is now the most popular means of accessing web information: smart phones and tablets. The revolution spearheaded by iPads and iPhones allows Montegrappa to communicate with you instantly, from the latest news to in-depth access to …

Montegrappa – Nelson Mandela Set

Montegrappa is delighted to announce that an agreement has been signed with the Mandela family and the Long Walk to Freedom for the rights to produce collections of pens, watches and cufflinks using the Nelson Mandela name. As Nelson Mandela has celebrated his 95th birthday in July, it is an important milestone in his life, …

After 80 years, the glorious Ducale name returns to Montegrappa, giving life to a collection of unparalleled elegance.

First appearing in the 1930s, the Ducale fountain pen marked the arrival of haute de gamme writing instruments for Elmo – the original name for Montegrappa. “Ducale” acknowledges the famed Doge’s Palace, or the Palazzo Ducale, one of the symbols of Venice and a masterpiece of Gothic design. Located in Piazza San Marco, between the …