The Visconti Ponte Vecchio Collection
The Visconti Ponte Vecchio Range (fountain pen, pencil and ballpoint) was created and produced in 1995 to celebrate the 650th Anniversary of the world famous bridge in Florence, Italy.
The Ponte Vecchio Series comprised 3 different colour scheme pens (Adriatic Stone, Pompeii Blue and Silver Granite) and all have become true classics. These pens are made of celluloid sheets over acrylic structures with gold-plated trim using a cartridge/converter ink system. The band and the clip are engraved to honour Benvenuto Cellini, the most revered Florentine goldsmith whose statue stands at the centre of the bridge.
The nibs on these pens ranged from gold-plated steel to 18kt solid gold nibs.
The dimensions of the fountain pen are - length: 13,5 mm & weight: 21,3 g
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Fountain pen in Pompeii Blue celluloid
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Fountain pen in Pompeii Blue celluloid
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Fountain pen in Pompeii Blue celluloid in original box with certificate
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Fountain pen in Adriatic Stone celluloid
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Fountain pen in Adriatic Stone celluloid
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Detail of cap ring with the Ponte Vecchio engraving
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Ballpoint pen in Silver Granite celluloid
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| Ballpoint pen in Silver Granite celluloid in original case |
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There is also a
Limited Edition of these same fountain pens, where the main difference is an additional gold band (with the LE number) at the top of the cap.
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| Additional cap ring with pen number on the Limited Edition series |
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Pen Type
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Good Value Range
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Online/Auction Average Price
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Specialty Store Average Price
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Fountain Pen
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€ 220 - € 340
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€ 134 - € 504 (EU)
US$ 280 - US$ 650 (USA)
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€ 495 (EU)
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Ballpoint / Pencil
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€ 110 - € 140
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€ 110 - € 170 (EU)
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US$ 120 (USA)
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Rarity Factor: (*******) rare and seldom offered
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NB: The prices given here are the low and high average found on the international market within the dates mentioned. The difference between the lowest and highest prices can be due to such factors as the state of preservation, the provenience, the reputation of the seller, the "quality" of the advert, the complete authenticity of the pieces, and the completeness of the offer as such (case, documentation, converters, ink accessories, etc.). Every collector should be fully aware of the difference between selling prices and purchase prices, and between passion and investment.
