Joseph II 4810: - Lot 2

Joseph II 4810: Montblanc limited series from the Mécènes collection paying tribute in 2012 to the reforming Emperor Joseph II of Austria, patron of the composer Amadeus Mozart. Number 4149 out of 4810 pieces. In lacquered metal, alternating white and red vertical stripes recalling the colors of the Austrian flag, with champagne-colored gilding. The cap and body are embellished with designs of the cross pattee, the emblem associated with the German Empire from 1871 to 1918. Cap surmounted by a representation of the Imperial Crown of Austria, set with priceless jewels, on display at the Imperial Palace in Vienna. Fitted with an 18-carat yellow gold nib, with the imperial coat-of-arms of Joseph II immortalized on the nib. Piston filling system. In its wooden case with papers and over-box.