2019 Year of the Pig, according with the Chinese Zodiac. Redlacquer and gold engravings.
YEAR OF THE PIG
Why 12 signs?
According to Legend,
the Emperor of Jade summoned all the animals
in creation to a mysterious meeting,
promising them a special reward;
but only 12 animals came.
The Emperor then gave their name
to all years from then on,
in the order of their arrival.
The 2019 is the Year of the Pig, the twelth sign of the Chinese Zodiac.
With this collection, Cross celebrates those born under this good sign of enthusiastic people, loyal, warm, and blessed with good fortune.
These are the years of birth under the sign of the Pig: 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935.
The pen is a Special Edition based on the Townsend model.
Body and cap are coated with translucent red lacquer, and then deeply engraved with the original artistic design of a nice Pig; the engravings were then filled with 23Kt gold.
A free ink bottle of 2fl.oz
with all fountain pens
A brilliant Swarovski crystal is set at the cap top.
Nib: 18Kt gold nib, available as F or M.
Filling system: cartridge/converter (not included).
Lifetime mechanical warranty.
Available in ten days from order.
