1955 "circa" AURORA 88 AQUILA 23K GOLD PLATED EARLY TYPE BY MARCELLO NIZZOLI AMAZING!
Introducing a very rare and very hard to find 1950 "circa" Aurora 88 AQUILA fully 23k gold plated cap, the first style evolution of the iconic Aurora 88.
Aurora 88 Aquila is one of the most important pens of the history of writing instruments, and it’s the direct evolution of the early Aurora 88 with design by Marcello Nizzoli and sold all over the world. Aurora 88, 88K and 88P are universally known for the high quality of material and the revolutionary design.
The Aurora 88 AQUILA was a special custom release initially made only for shops located in Napoli city.
The 88 AQUILA come with a double barrel, the external barrel is made in fully gold plated metal.
The inner barrel is made in black celluloid
The inner barrel has the classic striped ink-view window.
The gold plated cap and barrel looks great in near mint condition without signs.
No ding, no dent, no crack. no brassing signs.
Gold plated cap top comes with a perfect Nikargenta chromed jewel.
Gold plated barrel end comes with perfect Nikargenta chromed jewels.
Inner celluloid barrel is near mint without signs.
Red Ambered ink-view window is clear without ink stains and transparency looks amazing.
Original ebonite grip section signed Aurora 88 # 17.13.78.7.
Very crisp grip section imprint.
Original ebonite feeder, original 14k solid gold nib. F tip.
Original piston filler, no ink leak.
Turning-knob is built in knurled metal without brassing signs.
Ready to write.
Aurora 88 is one of the most important pens in the history of writing instruments, sold all over the world and is universally known for the high quality of material and for its revolutionary design.
Marcello Nizzoli one of the most important italian designer of the history. Marcello Nizzoli designed uncommon items like Olivetti Lexikon 80, Olivetti Lettera 22, Olivetti Divisumma 24 and many other items today permanently exposed to the MOMA and many other museum.
Size: unique
Working condition: ready to write
Trim: gold plated
Material: celluloid and metal
Color: black and gold
Shape: rounded cigar
Clip: original 88
Nib: original 14kt solid gold fine tip
Imprint: Aurora 88 # 17.13.78.7.
Imprint location: grip section - cap lip
Imprint condition: near mint
Transparent window: striped red ambered ink-view window
Filler: piston filler
Construction quality: high quality.
measures:
Capped: 13,7cm "circa"
Barrel Lenght: 12,5cm "circa"
Cap Posted: 14,6cm "circa"
Cap Length: 6,4cm "circa"
Diameter: 11,8cm "circa"
PRICE $350 + SHIPPING
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1955 "circa" AURORA 88 AQUILA 23K GOLD PLATED EARLY TYPE BY MARCELLO NIZZOLI AMAZING!
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