THE APOTHEOSIS OF NATURAL STONE

Frederick the Great, as king and connoisseur of decorative natural stones, cultivated a personal and simultaneously regal interest in the rich Silesian deposits then used to do justice to Prussia’s new status.

By special sovereign right, the monarch reserved all precious stones and chrysoprase in particular for himself: these stones with their emerald to apple green colouration are considered the most valuable variety of quartz. Frederick the Great himself travelled to Silesia to choose the most beautiful. The New Palace was the culmination of the royal interest. 

This magnificent building is home to a greater variety of natural stones than any other Frederician palace. Its fascinating architecture was the inspiration for the creation of the “Sanssouci, Potsdam” Pen of the Year.

CREATED BY THE HAND OF A SKILLED MASTER

The creation of the “Sanssouci, Potsdam” Pen of the Year demands the highest standards of craftsmanship.

The Herbert Stephan gemstone manufactory was singularly predestined for this task. It carries on the great tradition of the Idar Oberstein gemstone workshops, which dates back to the 15th century and is still of world renown. The masters have demonstrated their incomparable skills with impressive results: the platinumplated barrel and cap are adorned by four green Silesian serpentines and a Russian smoky quartz – both ground and polished by hand. The Special Edition combines 24-carat gold plating with green serpentine and rare chrysoprase, Frederick’s favourite natural stone. Chrysoprase has not been mined for many years and is only available on the antique stone market.

GOLD-PLATED

The luxurious Special Edition of the “Sanssouci, Potsdam” Pen of the Year combines 24-carat gold plating with gemstone workmanship of extraordinary refinement. The barrel is decorated with four beautifully designed Silesian serpentines. A rare chrysoprase crowns the cap of the plunger-type fountain pen.

After his victory in the Seven Years’ War Frederick the Great ordered the construction of his largest and most ambitious building: the New Palace of Sanssouci. Magnificent ballrooms, impressive galleries, a baroque palace theatre – Paying homage to these splendid rooms, the “Sanssouci, Potsdam” Pen of the Year brings the lustre of a major era alive in such a fascinating manner. The platinum-plated fountain pen is limited to 1 000 units, the rollerball pen to 300 units.

• Special Edition, 24-carat gold-plated barrel adorned by four green Silesian serpentines

• Cap crowned by rare chrysoprase

• Individually numbered writing instruments

• 18-carat bicolour gold nib, run in by hand

• Available in the nib width M

• Exclusive wooden box with additional insert with space for additional 6 writing instruments, high-quality brochure and a certificate of authenticity

• Limited to 150 pieces

Roller Ball Pen

• Special Edition, 24-carat gold-plated barrel adorned by four green Silesian serpentines

• Cap crowned by rare chrysoprase

• Individually numbered writing instruments

• Long–lasting black rollerball refill

• Exclusive wooden box with additional insert with space for additional 6 writing instruments, high-quality brochure and a certificate of authenticity

• Limited to 30 pieces