A Most Rare Omas Paragon - the Paragon Arlecchino!!!

[whichwatch]

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Yes, “rare” is an overused word in pen sales but I think it certainly applies to the Omas Paragon Arlecchino.

Many/most of you are probably familiar with the story of how Omas founder Armando Simoni put left over celluloid through a pasta maker and produced a small number of harlequin pattern pens, the best of which he gave to his wife. This pen was paid homage in the Omas Arlecchino, produced as a Limited Edition of 750 in the very early 2000’s. Few enough people have ever seen one of these round section pens. Far fewer yet even know of the existence of the Paragon model being offered here, much less have they ever seen one.

Offerred for sale is my Paragon model Arlecchino that was made for members of the Omas Society back when that group existed. Omas never announced how many of these Paragon model Arlecchinos were ever made. The two people I know most knowledgeable of matters Omas, John Colton (RIP) and Manu Catagirone, both told me they believe the number made to be less than 200. Have you ever actually seen one or even knew of its existence? I didn’t think so!

*The "regular" Arlecchino shows up infrequently and when it does, sells quickly at prices around $1000 or even higher.* The Paragon model I am offering shows up only once every three to five years and is much more rare.* Based on history, it could easily be 2020 before you see another posted for sale anywhere. The pen is the traditional Paragon size and shape, with roller clip and thin triple cap bands, and is piston filled with 18K gold Medium nib.* The pen has been very lightly used and is pristine.

I do not have the original box but for slight additional cost can supply the lovely large piano finish box you can see in the pictures below. This box was used for the “regular” Limited Edition Arlecchino as well as the Extra Lucens pieces.

$1895 includes shipping within US by USPS Registered Mail.

$50 discount if paid by wire transfer rather than Paypal.

Trade or Partial Trade Offers will be considered.

Shipment outside US may be available depending on postal insurance regulations. Please inquire


Email: whichwatch@roadrunner.com

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Here is the “regular” Arlecchino on the left and my Paragon Arlecchino on the right

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And here is the large piano finish box that is available for slight additional cost

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[earthdawn]

Great photos !!!

Super rare pen with such a cool story behind its making.

[whichwatch]

Thanks, Earthdawn.

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[Aurora]

I had the privilege to see this pen in person and was utterly impressed. Top notch seller with a marvelous pen.

[whichwatch]

Thanks very much Rani!

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[mcorrea]

I belonged to this Society back in those days. I joined two years before it desappeared and I was member number 640. During the year that I joined, the Arlecchino was the pen of the year. Since it was my first year, I had to get the members' pen that year. Exact same form factor and trimming, but just an orange resin color. I was offered the option to purchase the Arlecchino pen along iwth the members' pen, but I remember that the Arlecchino was much higher priced. I am offering this information as an idea of the potential maximum number of these pens. Given that the Arlecchino was much more expesive than the normal club offerings, I believe the 200 OOM to be accurate.

Gorgeous pen! Good luck with the sale.

Matias

[whichwatch]

Thanks for the interesting information, Matias. It is hard to find information about this rather rare pen, and I appreciate your adding to what we do know.

Rick ("whichwatch")

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