Fountain Pen Hospital - Krone Limited Editions

KRONE ROYAL NAVY - The United Kingdom is an island nation and the sea has always been a vital factor in its history. The Royal Navy with its rich heritage and tradition is intrinsically tied to the British Isles. Krone pays homage to this tradition with a beautifully handcrafted writing instrument. The barrel, hand-painted with an artistic interpretation of a British Man of War, evokes memories of Lord Nelson, Sir Francis Drake, Captain James Cook and all British seamen who have sailed under the flag of her Majesty. The sterling silver band at the top of the barrel is a compass rose. The cap is comprised of textured sterling silver, fashioned in the likeness of an 18th century battle cannon. Sculpted in sterling silver, the clip is a relief halyard rope. Atop the cap is a black onyx coin with an engraving of the Royal Navy Crown. Available in a worldwide Limited Edition of 388 fountain pens and 38 rollerballs. Piston Fill. F, M and B.
The Royal Navy Name and logo are trade marks of the Secretary of State for Defense and are used under license. www.royalnavy.mod.uk

HUMPHREY BOGART Limited Edition
�Here�s looking at you, kid.�
-Humphrey Bogart
A cultural icon and a legendary actor, Krone honors Humphrey Bogart with a writing instrument reflecting his raw masculinity and suave demeanor. The barrel is hand painted in vintage black and white. A combination of painting and silver leaf engraving separate two images of Bogart; one in his classic trench coat and the other a detailed profile. A three-dimensional engraving of �Rick�s Caf� Am�ricain� highlights the sterling silver band above the barrel. Alternating enamel bands of rich bordeaux and golden yellow decorate the sterling silver cap. A mother of pearl coin atop the cap is hand painted with an ornate Moroccan pattern.
An authenticated piece of Bogart�s famous trench coat is set into the base of the clip.
Available in a worldwide Limited Edition of 388 fountain pens and 38 rollerballs. The Fountain Pen is Piston Fill. The large 18 kt gold nib is available in medium, fine and broad widths.

WIMBLEDON
�A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.� -Billie Jean King
For over 130 years, the name Wimbledon has been synonymous with the world�s ultimate tennis championship. Krone presents its Limited Edition writing instrument honoring Wimbledon, its long tradition and the art of tennis. Hand painted in luxurious vintage color, the barrel showcases the beauty of Wimbledon�s famous grass court while capturing the play of a spirited match. A uniquely crafted nib casing is inspired by The Championships' trophy. The cap is fashioned from creamy white celluloid and has a sterling silver clip modeled after the leather-wrapped grip of a vintage tennis racquet. A coin emblazoned in Wimbledon purple with The Championships� official �W� logo sits atop the cap. Available in a worldwide Limited Edition of 388 fountain pens, 38 rollerballs. The large Krone nib is 18 kt gold, available in F, M and B.Piston Fill.

Approved by The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon

GEORGE WASHINGTON Limited Edition-- On April 30, 1789, George Washington stood on the balcony of the Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, and took the oath of office as the first President of the United States. President Washington set the standards for all who followed by his wise and honorable leadership and unwavering devotion to the American people and the principles of the Constitution. Krone honors George Washington, the father of our country, with an elegantly handcrafted writing instrument. Hand painted in rich presidential navy, the cap is adorned with ornate gold detailing, featuring the Washington family coat of arms. The matte silver clip�s raised nail heads are reminiscent of the Colonial era. Fine barley etching details both ends of the cap and barrel, as well as the nib casing. George Washington�s signature is engraved at the base of the cap. The barrel depicts General Washington gallantly leading the Americans at the Battle of Princeton. A coin atop the pen encapsulates fibers taken from Washington�s uniform decorated with �The Society of the Cincinnati� emblem. The Society of the Cincinnati, originally a brotherhood of war veterans, continues today as an organization dedicated to public interest in the American Revolution. Available in a worldwide Limited Edition of 388 fountain pens and 38 rollerballs both with sterling silver accents.
Also available are 18 Magnum pens, which are larger in size and have Rose Gold accents. Piston fill with an 18 kt gold nib available in F, M and B.

TARZAN The Edgar Rice Burroughs Limited Edition ...As the body rolled to the ground Tarzan of the Apes placed his foot upon the neck of his lifelong enemy and, raising his eyes to the full moon, threw back his fierce young head and voiced the wild and terrible cry of his people.... -Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan of the Apes
Written in 1912, TARZAN was an international sensation when introduced and is a cultural icon to this day. The Krone Edgar Rice Burroughs� Tarzan pen honors one of the greatest fictional writers of all time with an outstanding, handcrafted writing instrument. The cap is meticulously hand painted with a leopard design. Jungle vines are three-dimensionally sculpted around the bronze clip. There are two bands at the base of the cap; one in African Wenge wood in which �TARZAN� is engraved and the other in bronze engraved with Edgar Rice Burroughs� signature.
Hand painted in rich vintage color, the barrel depicts the infamous scene of Tarzan swinging through the jungle carrying Jane under one arm. The blind cap is also in Wenge wood. ACCOMPANYING EACH PEN IS AN AUTHENTIC BRONZE AFRICAN MONEY BRACELET CIRCA 1800 A.D. These African money bracelets were used for commerce during that time in addition to being worn as a display of wealth. Although originally shiny bronze in color, they have developed a unique patina over time.
Available in a worldwide Limited Edition of 388 fountain pens and 38 rollerballs both with bronze accents. Also available are 18 Magnum pens, which are larger in size and have 18 kt Gold accents. This Magnum pen also features the painted leopard design on gold leaf. In addition are eight Imperial pens, featuring hand painted Mother of Pearl cap and barrel. The accents are adorned with jewels. Along with each Imperial pen is a Letter opener with a hand painted handle. The Fountain Pen is Piston Fill. The large 18 kt gold nib is available in medium, fine and broad widths.

�All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.�
-Galileo

The Krone Galileo writing instrument honors the achievements of Galileo, a mathematician, astronomer and inventor.The hand painted, midnight navy cap radiates color from cosmic orange to celestial gold. Atop the cap lies a sterling silver three-dimensional portrait of Galileo gazing towards the heavens. The clip, modeled after parts of his telescope, directs the eye towards �Galileo�, which is emblazoned into the band at the bottom of the cap. A unique, hand painted, mother of pearl barrel marries images of celestial constellations along with an artistic interpretation of their symbolism. The dark night sky provides exceptional contrast for these luminescent figures.
Available in a worldwide Limited Edition of 388 fountain pens and 38 rollerballs, both with bronze accents. Also available are 18 Magnum, hand painted mother of pearl fountain pens with 18 kt Rose Gold accents. The fountain pen is enhanced with Krone�s 18kt gold nib in medium, fine and broad widths. Piston fill.

�We�re lucky to have the opportunity to know T. Rex, to study it, to imagine it and to let it scare us. Most of all, we�re lucky T-Rex is dead.�

Horner and Lessem ... The Complete T. Rex

Tyrannosaurus Rex was the supreme carnivore of its era and represented the highest evolution of predatory dinosaurs. The name means �tyrant lizard king� and there has never been a land predator of its size, speed and power before or after its existence. The study of T. Rex fossils discovered in North America over the past century has revealed a carnivorous monster that could range up to 45 feet in length, weigh 20 tons and had a five-foot-long, thickly-muscled head with powerful jaws. With its large serrated teeth, this was an animal that was designed to tear huge chunks of flesh from its prey. Combined with excellent vision, high intelligence and powerful back legs with large talons, T. Rex was a predator of unparalleled ability. Krone presents Tyrannosaurus Rex, an exceptional writing instrument. The cap features sculpted prehistoric fern leaves and a clip reminiscent of the time period, crafted of antique bronze. Atop the cap is an amber disc emblazoned with an etched depiction of a T-Rex. The barrel�s alternating bands of Tiger�s Eye marble and 10,000 year old mammoth ivory present a rich contrast. The centermost band, depicting a T-Rex running toward its prey, is mammoth ivory hand carved in relief.The band at the base of the cap encapsulates a fragment of an actual T-Rex tooth. This precious artifact was discovered in the Hell Creek formation and is from a T-Rex that lived in South Dakota approximately 67 million years ago.
The Fountain Pen is Piston Fill. The large 18 kt gold nib is available in medium, fine and broad widths.
Available in a worldwide Limited Edition of 188 fountain pens and 38 rollerballs, both with bronze accents. Also available, are 18 fountain pens with 18 kt Rose Gold accents, featuring delicate and beautiful petrified wood bands instead of Tiger�s Eye marble.

�You see, I consider that a man�s brain is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock with such furniture as you choose. A fool takes in all the lumber of every sort that he comes across, so that the knowledge which might be useful to him gets crowded out, or at best is jumbled up with a lot of other things, so that he has difficulty in laying his hands upon it." Sherlock Holmes ...On his powers of deduction--

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was one of the highest paid authors of his generation and a knight of the British Empire. His life was intertwined with the creation of his most memorable character, the indefatigable detective Sherlock Holmes. Holmes is a 19th century creation who lives on at the dawn of the 21st century due to one essential fact: Doyle�s superb storytelling.

The duo first appeared in �A Study in Scarlet�, published in 1887. It is a melodramatic story of revenge that takes the reader from the Mormon community in Utah through the Middle East and finally to the streets of London, thus creating one of the most enduring characters in literary fiction. Conan Doyle had not only created a larger than life hero in Sherlock Holmes, but was himself a heroic figure and literary lion of Victorian England.

Krone honors the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle�s Sherlock Holmes with a superb oversized writing instrument. This unique solid sterling silver pen is intricately detailed with three-dimensional elements, to help you solve the mystery. Embedded atop the cap is a piece of notebook paper from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle�s personal writing pad.

With the purchase of this pen, the game is afoot. The prize is 1,000 GBP.

Piston Fill. Krone�s large 18 kt gold nib is available in fine, medium and broad widths.

A Limited Edition of 50 fountain pens worldwide.

Krone presents the General George Armstrong Custer Limited, Edition, an exceptional handcrafted writing instrument. Flamboyant in life, George Armstrong Custer has remained one of the best-known figures in American history and popular mythology long after his death at the hands of Lakota and Cheyenne warriors at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876.

Crafted out of genuine horn, the cap displays handsome striations of this natural material. The cap is topped with sterling silver, which encapsulates two exceptional historical artifacts: a fragment of General George Armstrong Custer�s personal powder horn and a fragment of bead from one of Sitting Bull�s camps. Side by side, these artifacts are tied together as Custer and Sitting Bull were in life and legend. A band featuring Custer�s autograph is at the base of the cap.

The barrel features the boldly hand painted scene of �Custer�s Last Stand�, depicting Custer surrounded by native Americans at the Battle of Little Big Horn. The piston-filled fountain pen is enhanced by Krone�s unique 18 Kt gold nib, available in medium, fine and broad widths.

Available in a worldwide Limited Edition of 388 fountain pens and 38 rollerballs, both with solid .925 sterling accents. Also available are 18 fountain pens with Rose Gold accents, featuring a unique design on the cap.

A man of amazing intellect, an author of extraordinary talent, a life of

unprecedented success. These words can only be used to describe the

greatest English novelist of all time, Charles Dickens. Growing up in

London, Dickens paved his own way in the world of literature and learned to

put words on paper with such mastery and skill that his stories, and the

characters within them, came to life with the essence of his imagination. A

truly versatile writer, Dickens� works range from creative comic tales to

those of intense social relevance and symbolic complexity. His detailed

perception of human condition and emotion is still unmatched. No matter

what Dickens wrote, it always exemplified not only his astonishing talent as

a writer, but also his passionate ability to touch the human soul. With

legendary titles such as A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great

Expectations, Dickens will forever remain an icon in the world of

literature. The Krone Limited Edition Charles Dickens fountain pen

celebrates this man�s incredible accomplishments. Surrounded by elegant

charcoal celluloid casing, the pen features a magnificent Dickensian winter

scene, hand-painted on mother of pearl, which seems to be taken right out of

Dickens� creative imagination. Within the sterling silver band is a gold

emblem that contains a delicate treasure of Charles Dickens, the tool that

allowed him to pursue his dreams as an author - his feather quill. Using

this simple instrument of creativity, Dickens became a literary legend.

Emperor Qianlong ruled China for sixty years, from 1735 to 1795. He ascended the throne at the age of 25 and had the longest tenure of any Chinese emperor. His Qing Dynasty reign is widely viewed by historians as a successful one. China was at peace and prospered under his enlightened rule. Architecture and the arts were of great interest to him and rose to unprecedented heights under his guidance. He personally developed a series of beautiful European-style summer palaces and retreats and was also an accomplished calligrapher. By the time of his abdication in 1795, Qianlong was the absolute ruler of 300 million people. Up to that point in recorded history, no king or emperor in the world ruled more people, and to this day, nobody has ruled that many subjects with the absolute power accorded to Qianlong.

Qianlong�s great gift was a genius for organization and administration, and while he retained much of the government structure established by his Ming Dynasty predecessors, he made two fundamental changes that would become one of his great legacies. He established a cabinet of his personal assistants, and took control of government finances by organizing the Imperial House Department, thus ensuring that the emperor made all strategic decisions.

Qianlong enjoyed hunting as a respite from the rigors of government and politics. He spent one month every summer at his Chengde retreat and while there would visit the Mulan hunting preserve often. He would organize large hunts for bears and tigers with thousands of men to develop soldiering skills, as well as to show off his considerable martial skills. His family, royal courtiers and elite soldiers would accompany him in what was a continuation of a Manchu tradition of living in forests. The entourage would hunt game during the day, cook over campfires for dinner and then sleep in tents.

When Qianlong assumed power he understood well the symbolic power of the Forbidden City, which had served as the seat of Chinese government since 1420. The basic structure of the Forbidden City remained intact until the end of Qianlong�s rule, as did the functions of each building. It was a massive complex that covered almost eight million square feet and had over 9000 residents, many of whom spent their entire lives within its secretive walls. While he acknowledged the symbolic power of the Forbidden City, Qianlong did not like its cramped, dark spaces and spent the majority of his time at a series of beautiful retreats and European-style palaces built by the Qing Dynasty.

Krone honors the Forbidden City with this unique, highly detailed, hand painted pen. This special free form shaped pen represents the silhouette of Qianlong. The exquisite painting highlights Qianlong and his attire. There is an authentic piece of the Forbidden City set expertly in the band on the blind cap. Piston fill, the 18 kt gold nib is available in M, F and B. The edition consists of 288 fountain pens and 35 rollerballs worldwide.

With the talent and grace of a master, the detail and delicacy of a perfectionist, and the soul and emotion of an infinite spirit, Michelangelo Buonarroti became one of the greatest and most admired artists of all time. His numerous masterpieces display his sophisticated understanding of human existence, his unique interpretation of shape and form, and his phenomenal talent as a painter, sculptor and architect. Living during the Renaissance,a time of political uneasiness, Michelangelo surpassed the criticisms and disruptions of his surroundings, remaining true to his beliefs and never compromising the extravagance of his artistry.One of Michelangelo�s most famous works is the gigantic marble sculpture, David, which took him over three years to complete. Michelangelo created David as a symbol of heroic courage and inner spiritual strength.
This sculpture became one of the first examples of Michelangelo�s intricate study of the human form.Perhaps Michelangelo�s most widely known accomplishment is the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican where he painted more than three-hundred figures in a series of panels depicting scenes from the book of Genesis. To this day, the colossal dimension and pure brilliance of the Sistine Chapel ceiling astounds all who observe it.The Krone Limited Edition Michelangelo Pen was created to honor not only the artist, but also the man, who blessed the world of fine art with his talent. The focus of the Michelangelo Pen centers around the intricately
carved mammoth ivory barrel, featuring Apollo, one of Michelangelo�s most stunning sculptures of the human form. Surrounded by a delicately sculpted design that reflects the Renaissance era, the barrel encompasses the elegant appearance of, not only Michelangelo�s talent, but also the unique artistry
of the 16th century. On top of the cap is a sculpted ivory design, adorned with a triple leaf swirl that conveys the romanticism of the Renaissance period. An intricate gold border, conceived and designed by Michelangelo, surrounds the leaf design.

There, amid the tall grass of the far-extended prairies of the West, in the solemn forests of the North, on the heights of the midland mountains, by the shores of the boundless ocean, and on the bosom of the vast lakes and magnificent rivers, have I sought to search out the things which have been hidden since the creation of the wondrous world, or seen only by the naked Indian, who has, for ages, dwelt in the gorgeous but melancholy wilderness.
At the outset of the 19th Century there was no established academic discipline of natural science in the United States. The vast majority of writing that had been done on the subject of American taxonomy had been done second-hand by European naturalists, most of who had never been to America or directly observed any North American animals or birds. Due to this lack of direct observation, most of the work and the accompanying conclusions were wrong.

Young John James Audubon stepped into this scientific vacuum as a frontiersman who lacked formal education. Audubon�s work and the publishing of his masterpiece, The Birds of America, would mark a great leap forward in the area of natural science. In his twenties and thirties he perpetually moved further west and south, getting deeper into the wilds of America and eventually settling near New Orleans. He ran a fairly successful dry goods store in Louisville, Kentucky for a number of years, but lost everything when he made a bad investment in a lumber mill. However, by his own admission, he much preferred hiking in the woods, studying, hunting and drawing birds. The constant thread in his life was his continued hiking in America�s forests, shooting, skinning and painting the New World�s birds. He literally walked thousands of miles. Without knowing it, he was inventing the American taxonomy, through direct observation of specimens in the wild. These observations yielded drawings and paintings that only a first-hand observer could produce, and therefore, were far more accurate and powerful than anything previously done on the subject.

His paintings were done to actual scale on double-wide elephant paper and they depicted dramatic scenes in natural habitats. He felt his work was superior to anything that had been done before and traveled to Philadelphia, the center of American intellectual tradition at the time, to gain recognition for his work. But his work was dismissed as �gaudy and ridiculous� by the arm-chair naturalists there, who defended the status quo to the hilt. Ironically, this rejection led him to England, where he found patrons and clients who were enthralled both by his work and his presence. The British made him a celebrity and published his work with enthusiasm. America�s greatest naturalist had to go to England to find success.
John James Audubon died in New York City on January 27, 1851 at the age of 65. After he had completed what he referred to as his �great work�, his health had started to slip. He was mentally and physically exhausted. By any measure, his contribution to the taxonomy of American birds was monumental, having catalogued over 440 species. Audubon was 54 years old when he completed The Birds of America and the accompanying Ornithological Biography.
Audubon�s work has stood the test of time, and his contribution has been validated even more through the creation of the Audubon Society, an academic institution devoted to natural science. Nobody knows for sure how many complete sets of The Birds of America were made, but it certainly was fewer than 200. And they did appreciate in value over the years. The last time a full set of the elephant paper portfolio was sold, it fetched $8.8 million at auction.
Krone celebrates John James Audubon and his passion for birds with a striking writing instrument.
The .925 sterling silver cap and blind cap are etched in relief depicting highly detailed bird feathers. Hidden atop the cap is a special flip-top which opens to reveal a miniature hand painted three-dimensional Painted Bunting under a bright blue sky. The slightly bulged shaped mother of pearl barrel is artfully painted with an array of Audubon�s birds in a tranquil outdoor setting. A worldwide Limited Edition consisting of 188 Fountain Pens, 28 Rollerballs, 18 Magnum Fountain Pens dedicated to the Bald Eagle and 8 Imperial Fountain Pens. Piston Fill. F, M and B.

Discovering Tutankhamen�s tomb west of Thebes on November 25, 1922 provided the world with the first glimpse of the most incredible burial treasure in existence. Egyptology had been established as a scientific vocation 100 years earlier by Frenchman Jean-Francois Champollion, but nothing as extraordinary as Tutankhamen�s tomb and treasure had ever been found. And the west bank of the Nile had been a veritable treasure trove of Egyptian artifacts. Archaeologists had been able to piece together 4000 years of Egyptian life, including the study of temples and tombs, the remains of pharaohs and monuments discovered by Napoleon Bonaparte�s expeditions in the early 1800s. All served to piece together centuries of human experience, ranging from ancient customs to the details of daily life to the recounting of military campaigns. But nothing approached the treasure that Lord Carnovan and his party saw as they pulled back the first stones from Tutankhamen�s tomb.

In spite of the wealth of his dynasty, Tutankhamen remained a shadowy figure. There were few objects that bore his name and in fact two important monuments bore the name of the dynastic god Armun, supplanting the significance of the boy pharaoh to some degree. Virtually all of the artifacts that bore Tutankhamen�s face had been obliterated, showing the hate and ruthlessness of his enemies. And little was known of Tutankhamen when British archaeologist Howard Carter, supported by Lord Carnovan, put together an expedition to find Tutankhamen�s grave. Carter had been encouraged by his finding in the Valley of Kings and wanted to press on.

There were in fact many broken monuments of Tutankhamen, as Egyptian gods were transformed anthropomorphically to resemble the pharaoh or �dear son�, but all of these had been later appropriated by King Haremheb, who had been one of the powers behind the throne when Tutankhamen ruled.

No royal sepulchers had ever been found intact in the burial grounds on the west bank of the Nile, but Carter and Carnovan�s perseverance led to Tutankhamen�s tomb 3265 years after it had been sealed. It was earth shattering news that instantly became world headlines and made celebrities out of the discovers. Soon the curse and myth of Tutankhamen would be famous the world over and the stories became more fantastic as the expedition got closer to the sarcophagus itself.

Krone pays homage to Tutankhamen with this superb, handcrafted writing instrument.

The tapered cap is wrapped with genuine papyrus and then delicately painted with a regal scene of Tutankhamen seated upon his throne. At the top of the cap is a brass band inscribed with �Tutankhamen�, which frames an Egyptian �Circular Zodiac�. A bronze clip geometrically emulates the surrounding motif.

The richly detailed barrel is painted with a meticulous Egyptian pattern, featuring royal, crimson, emerald and golden colors.

Centered within the band at the top of the barrel is one of the most interesting and unique artifacts from ancient Egypt, a piece of an Ushabti dating back to the Late Kingdom � 26th Dynasty: 663-525 BC. Ushabti are carved figures, placed in a tomb, which protected the dead from perils in the afterlife.

A Limited Edition of 388 Fountain Pens and 38 Rollerballs worldwide. Also available is a magnum 18 piece edition with 14kt. gold accents adorned with Lapis. Piston Fill. F, M and B.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was not only a musical genius, but a man of the

theater. In October 1877 he was on a concert tour in Munich and was looking

for an established music post with a nobleman, as his father had suggested.

But his true ambition was to compose an Italian opera. Italian opera was

the chief musical genre in the late 18th century and Mozart recognized its

importance to his career and legacy when he said, �they would bring me more

credit than if I were to do a hundred concerts in Germany. A number of

more established composers, including Frederich Handel, had made their

reputations by composing Italian operas and young Mozart wanted to use the

same blueprint to secure his place in history.

Mozart�s genius was evident whether he was writing music for comedy or

drama. Don Giovanni, for example, was one of hundreds of Italian comic

operas available to the public in the late 1700s. But it had the Mozart

touch: a musical score that was transcendent, that seemed to flow directly

from God. His body of work during his twenties is astonishing and flowed

from his operatic creed, which was to make the music integral to the story.

The music was not only equivalent to the dramatic action, but was the

dramatic action. This philosophy guided Mozart as he composed three Italian

comic opera masterpieces in the 1780s: Idomeneo, The Marriage of Figaro

and Don Giovanni. The period between 1781 and 1787 was the most brilliant

and prolific of Mozart�s career. He was only 31 years old and had already

written three of the greatest operas of all time. And just for good

measure, had invented the piano concerto. He would still produce great work

before his premature death at 35, but the 1780s marked the zenith of his

professional output.

Despite the magnificent successes of his Italian operas in the 1780s, as the

decade drew to a close Mozart found himself in difficult circumstances, in

debt and experiencing a creative drought of sorts. Things started to look

up toward the end of 1790 as he received several commissions and entered the

period that would be his last burst of creativity. In the spring of 1791,

the last year of his life, Mozart agreed to compose �The Magic Flute for

theater impresario and actor Emanual Schickaneder. Schickaneder wrote the

libretto and sang the leading comic role. The opera was completed by

mid-summer and opened in Vienna on September 30 to great fanfare. Mozart

saw it performed several times and it made him very happy to see his work

embraced by the Viennese public.

Krone celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus

Mozart with an exquisite writing instrument. The delicately hand-painted

prodigy playing at the piano. Surrounded by a crowd of people entranced by

his melodies, young Mozart�s feet dangle above the ground. The richly

colored, finely crafted painting brings to life the flowing tapestries as

well as the glowing chandelier.

The pen features a Reuge musical piece, which plays a sampling of Mozart�s

�Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. This musical piece along with a miniature

soundboard allows Mozart�s music to resonate from the pen.

The father of psychoanalysis was interested in looking at the origins of human behavior through the prism of sexual drives. His process of using what he called �the talking cure� helped people to admit the truth about themselves and heal psychological wounds. His body of work remains both influential and controversial a century later. The Freud Limited Edition is an absolutely stunning and unique writing instrument. The abalone cap is exposed through a sterling silver overlay, which reflects the dendrite tree of a neuron. The clip has a unique shape and inlay comprised of sterling silver and bronze. At the top of the cap is a coin with an image of the union of man and woman.

The finely detailed hand-painted montage on the abalone barrel, reflect many of the aspects of Freud�s �The Interpretation of Dreams�. The young girl with her arms resting on the moon is symbolic of dreams. The image of the baby in the foreground is a metaphor for a human�s sexual awakening. From an actual statue in Greece, stands the man with wings, better known as Eros, the God of Love. A nude woman posed as the Statue of Liberty is a figurative representation of the sexual undertones affecting society. A train coming out of the tunnel depicts Freud�s classic sexuality dream sequence. The Fountain pen is enhanced with an 18kt gold nib, available in M, F and B, piston fill. .A Limited Edition of 388 Fountain Pens and 38 Rollerballs worldwide. Also available is a special 18 piece edition with a fully-painted cap and 18 kt gold accents.

What really happened to Amelia Earhart? The so-called solutions to an alleged mystery are pure conjecture but her family and reputable historians all offer the same simple answer. She lost her way on a flight from Lae, New Guinea to Howland Island and died somewhere in the Pacific.

It was July 2, 1937 and three quarters of her global flight had been completed. The take-off from Lae, New Guinea was shaky at best, but the Lae radioman stayed in contact for 750 miles of the trip. Then he lost her. There was a severe squall after midnight that may have pushed her off course. Over a six hour period there were a series of transmissions from Amelia to the main communications ship, many of them short and garbled, which did not allow the ship to get a fix on her course. At 8:44 am Amelia�s breathless voice said ��We are running north and south.� Nothing further was ever heard from her. At the age of 39, Amelia Earhart�s last flight was over. �Lady Lindy�, the woman who had flown the Atlantic twice and across the continental United States to become the most famous woman flier of her day, had now become one of the great mysteries of the 20th Century. Amelia Earhart�s downed Electra was the object of the largest hunt for a single plane ever. Over 4000 men on 10 ships and 65 planes covered an area roughly the size of Texas. On July 19, having found no trace of the plane, the search was called off.

She lived an adventurous life as a pilot, feminist, social activist, working woman and champion of commercial aviation. She became one of the most popular public figures of her day. And she died doing the thing she loved most � flying, which was her wish. In a letter to her husband, she wrote: Please know I am quite aware of the hazards. I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.

This spectacular writing instrument is comprised of unique, three-dimensional slate blue and black herringbone celluloid. Crowning the cap is a silver coin, simulating the nose of one of her aircrafts. In the coin is a piece of fabric from Amelia Earhart�s actual Lockheed Vega 5B wing. The sterling clip is as streamlined as the wings of her planes. Around the barrel is a sterling silver band with her signature deeply engraved. Amelia�s famous quote is engraved on the sterling silver blind cap: �Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.�

A Limited Edition of 388 sterling silver fountain pens and 68 rollerballs. Piston Fill with 18 kt. gold nib in F, M, and B.

So begins Herman Melville�s epic novel Moby Dick. Completed in 1850, it drew heavily on Melville�s experiences as a young man when he spent four years at sea on a whaling ship. The book is rich in details about the operation of a New England whaling vessel, but also tackles the larger theme of searching for meaning in the existential void symbolized by the ocean. Furthermore, the hunt for the great white whale serves as a metaphor for man�s search for meaning in a world rife with deception and delusion. Ishmael serves as the book�s narrator and comes aboard the Pequod as a common sailor who has no ties to the land and had disavowed all privilege based on skin color or money. He chooses to associate with the meanest sailors on the earth�s oceans. Ishmael is interested in exploring the sea and views the white whale, Moby Dick, as a mystery to be pursued and studied. This view stands in stark contrast to Captain Ahab, whose purpose in the Pequod�s voyage is simple revenge. He lost a leg to the white whale and is intent on killing the beast. His rigid obsession ultimately dooms the ship and its crew�all except Ishmael who lives to tell the harrowing tale. In its time, Moby Dick was not a commercial success. After a series of mediocre reviews it sold less than 4,000 copies in its first year and 5,500 over the next half-century. Melville�s lifetime earnings from one of the acknowledged masterworks of the English language totaled $1260. However, today it is recognized as a work of genius, far ahead of its time in terms of themes and the multi-layered nature of the narrative. It compares favorably to some of the world�s most powerful books. All from the pen of a young man who had barely attended school past the 12th grade and became the most formidable writer of his time.

Krone honors the writing of Herman Melville�s Moby Dick with a stunning writing instrument. The barrel is Mammoth Ivory, which is at least 10,000 years old. The rich, delicate, sepia-colored scrimshaw artwork is a portrait of Herman Melville as well as a scene from the Moby Dick story. The cap is made with African Zebra wood panels framed by Briarwood. Trimming the top and bottom of the cap there are hand-wrapped insets of antiqued twine, simulating a ship�s rigging. On the top of the cap, set into the Briarwood, is a Mammoth Ivory disk with a Compass Rose done in scrimshaw. The blind cap has a bronze band with Herman Melville�s signature deeply engraved. A Limited Edition of 288 fountain pens and 38 rollerballs worldwide. The piston fill fountain pen is enhanced with an 18 kt gold nib available in F, M.

Krone celebrates Le Moulin Rouge with this stunning reflection of a bygone era. The sterling silver cap is a silhouette of Le Moulin Rouge's greatest symbol, the windmill which stood at the base of Montmarte. The sterling cap is also adorned with jewels that reflect the intensity of the lights from this action-packed environment. The mother of pearl barrel has been delicately painted with a scene of the French bourgeoisie. The base of the blind cap is decorated with Toulouse-Lautrec's seal. The fountain pen is an edition of 188 pieces and is enhanced with an 18kt point, available in M,F and B. Piston fill.

Krone celebrates Le Moulin Rouge with this stunning reflection of a bygone era. The sterling silver cap is a silhouette of Le Moulin Rouge's greatest symbol, the windmill which stood at the base of Montmarte. The mother of pearl barrel has been delicately painted with a scene of the French bourgeoisie. The base of the blind cap is decorated with Toulouse-Lautrec's seal. The Magnum fountain pen is an edition of 18 pieces and is enhanced with an 18kt point, available in M,F and B. Piston fill.

In the early 1900�s, Albert Einstein challenged the Newtonian view, held for 200 years, that space is a fixed physical reality through which stars and planets move. In contrast, Einstein�s theory held that stars, planets and galaxies move in relation to one another rather than in relation to a fixed exclusive space. Later Einstein built on this theory with the equation E=mc2 or energy equals mass multiplied by the speed of light squared. This General Theory of Relativity proved to be one of the most influential theories of the 20th Century, providing a scientific foundation for the �big bang� theory of creation. Einstein was 30 years ahead of his time in that he was trying to link electricity and magnetism with gravity while skipping the intermediate stage of nuclear force. Scientists now understand nuclear force and a group of scientists are now trying to achieve Einstein�s vision of a super quantum theory by taking modern string theory to a higher level.

A culmination of luxurious components, the Krone Albert Einstein pen is a stunning invention. The body is composed of two fused barrels; a gradient colored titanium barrel and a hand-painted mother of pearl barrel. The painting on the mother of pearl depicts Einstein's portrait on one side and on the other side is a rendition of our solar system. Over this barrel is a sterling silver overlay which exposes the colored titanium and painting. The galactic cap is painted black, yet exposes beautiful slivers of colored abalone. Encapsulated on the top of the cap is a unique single character from one of Albert Einstein's authentic handwritten formulas. The nib casing represents the refraction of light. Einstein's signature is sculpted into the band at the base of the cap. The special 18 kt. gold nib and piston filling system round at this masterpiece.

�If jazz means anything it is freedom of expression.� - Duke Ellington

Jazz may have meant freedom of expression to the young Duke Ellington, but in the early 1920s it was a controversial art form that portended social change and scared many middle class Americans. During the �Roaring Twenties�, Moralists considered jazz music and public dancing as decadent, but much of the public found them to be fun and alluring.

Duke Ellington stood at the nexus of this controversy when he arrived in Harlem in the early 1920s and became an integral part of the artistic revolution known as the �Harlem Renaissance�. By the middle of the decade, an innovative New York music publisher who was scouting talent when he saw Ellington at the Club Kentucky. He started recording Ellington�s orchestra immediately and brought wide exposure to his music through recordings, radio play and movies. A year later, when the renowned Harlem Cotton Club was looking for a new house band, Ellington auditioned for the job and started what would become a 38 month engagement at the club. During this time Ellington composed a lot of new music and became a public figure, all the while playing six to seven nights a week at a club run by bootlegging white gangsters, which provided a perfect laboratory for Ellington to develop his sound more fully.

In the late 1930s Ellington met the man who would become his main collaborator and musical soul mate, the lyricist Billy Strayhorn. Strayhorn�s classical training allowed him to fully assimilate and master what he later called the �Ellington Effect� and the two men produced a string of classic jazz recordings in the early 1940s that included Duke Ellington�s signature song, �Take the �A� Train�, which was also viewed as Strayhorn�s breakthrough composition.

As Duke Ellington evolved from controversial jazz innovator to bonafide musical genius to cultural icon, he found himself at Richard Nixon�s White House in 1969 to celebrate his 70th birthday and receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation�s highest civilian honor. After the Nixons went to bed there was a jam session and dancing until 2 am.

The Krone Duke Ellington pen is fashioned from .925 solid sterling silver and then lacquered in a lustrous orange finish. Encircling the barrel is Duke Ellington�s signature along with his cherished vehicle of expression, the piano. The notes from his most well know creation, �Take The A Train" also adorn this masterpiece. Available in 188 Fountain Pens, enhanced with an 18 kt gold nib in Medium, Fine or Broad widths, cartridge/converter fill, and 38 Rollerballs.

Krone honors Saint patrick with a magnificent pen. The barrel is a luminescent, brillantly colored painting over a hand-made barrel; re-creating the glowing stained glass of that time period. The image of Saint Patrick dressed a a shepherd. The cap and blind cap are of rich briarwood, which is delicately carved with a Celtic pattern. The antique bronze clip is a unique Celtic symbol, which accents the cap so beautifully. The band at the base of the barrel has the word Eire which means Ireland in Gaelic. The Fountain Pen is enchanced with an 18kt nib, available in M,F and B. Piston Fill. Only 288 Pens worldwide. The collection is completed with a Rollerball.

Warfare is the highest affair of state, the basis of life and death, the

Tao to survival or extinction.

-Sun Tzu from the Art of War

Sun Tzu assumed command and it is clear from the Art of War and other

classic military treatises that even at this early date small-unit

organization, segmentation, articulation and maneuver were all central to

military preparation. In a major campaign against Ch�u that eventually

reached its capital city of Ying, Wu�s three armies fielded 33,600 highly

disciplined, well organized soldiers capable of following orders and

executing tactics. Ch�u was decisively defeated and the state of Wu became

the dominant state in the wild, barbaric southern region of China. But Sun

Tzu�s glory was fleeting in spite of his great victory.

Sun Tzu remains an enigmatic figure. There is very little historical data

in the texts of the period and his life never generated the types of

anecdotes associated with famous figures from later periods. After his

great victory at Ying, his name disappears altogether. It is speculated

that he became embroiled in political intrigue related to Wu�s royal court

and fearing execution at the hands of a new king, he disappeared and lived

in anonymity for the rest of his life. The glory of his decisive battles

with the state of Ch�u lives on 2500 years later in his legacy as one of the

most influential military theorists in history, whose timeless theories are

studied and practiced to this day.

The Krone Sun Tzu pens are individually hand-painted in exquisite detail.

The image of the Great Wall swirls around the barrel and is painted in muted

colors. In the foreground there are representations of the 12 most

significant Chinese Generals in bright, bold color. This contrast in

painting creates a beautiful three-dimensional effect. In addition there are

various Chinese characters in the painting. The two red Chinese characters

symbolize �Sun Tzu. The four black characters symbolize �Sun Tzu - Art of

War�. The five black characters represent the major elements of Sun Tzu's

philosophy which are �truth, heaven, earth, general and law�. The top of

the cap is crowned with an ornate Chinese decorative band. The

hand-painted Chinese characters within the square opening represent one of

the main themes of the Art of War --- 'attack'. Expertly set into the band

is an authentic piece of the Great Wall of China. The clip of this pen is

symbolic of an ancient Chinese spear blade dating back to the second or

first century BCE. This dramatic piece is available in fountain pen and

rollerball. The edition is 288 fountain pens and 28 rollerballs worldwide.

Let us convince our enemies that, as we are entered into the present contest for the defense of our liberties, so we are resolved, with the firmest reliance on Heaven for the justice of our cause, never to relinquish it, but rather to perish in the ruins of it. If we do remain firm �and are determined, at all hazards, that we will be free I am persuaded under the gracious smiles of Providence, assisted by our own most strenuous endeavors, we shall finally succeed �and thereby establish the independence, the happiness, and the glory of the United States of America.
These words of amazing power and determination were written by John Hancock, one of the most influential and respected leaders of the American Revolution. Hancock risked not only his personal business and wealth, but also his life, to follow his strong beliefs and rally for colonial independence, despite the constant alarming threat of the British authorities. He set an example of extreme bravery and unwavering faith for his followers, and became a strong and passionate political icon that gave true hope to a land of uncertain Americans, on a quest for the one thing they longed for most: their freedom. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was presented, first and foremost, to John Hancock, who
thoroughly read the words that would change the history of the country forever. With bold confidence, Hancock signed his name in large, perfectly formed script, confirming his utmost support and loyalty for a new nation, dedicated to achieving its independence no matter what the cost. That signature mark of ink on paper became a historical symbol of liberty, justice and freedom.
With great pride and patriotism, Krone commemorates John Hancock and his famous signature, which was the first to confirm our nation�s freedom, with the Limited Edition John Hancock Freedom Pen. Encased in patriotic ribbons of red, white and blue custom acrylic resin, the Freedom Pen displays an exquisite panel of sterling silver relief, depicting John Hancock as he is presented with the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress. This monumental moment is forever still, capturing its historical significance as Hancock makes his mark on American history. Engraved below is John Hancock�s famous signature, etched with accurate precision and exquisite beauty, just as he wrote it, centuries ago. The pen�s nib is proudly embraced by the powerful claw of an eagle, the majestic bird that
has become the country�s symbol of liberty and freedom. Within the curve of the sterling silver clip is a priceless portion of John Hancock�s actual
wooden desk, where he sat and proudly signed his famous signature over and over again. The Latin phrase E PLURIBUS UNUM , meaning ONE FROM MANY, proceeds this treasured relic, engraved into the clip. This significant motto was selected by the writers of the Declaration of Independence to be
the theme of the great seal of their newly independent country. These three words encompass the ambitious goal of the Americans to create one united
nation from many individual states, eventually resulting in the United States of America. Never has there been such a monumental pen, so dedicated to the significance of its own purpose. John Hancock�s signature not only changed the history of our nation, it has evolved into the symbol of American independence.

The name, the myth the legend. On October 27 and 28, 1999 her throng descended upon Christie�s Auction House in New York City, to acquire a piece of their patron saint Marilyn. Even her most insignificant possessions were bid to the stratosphere in a frenzied circus. Yona Zeldis McDonough wrote about the Christie�s auction� There was a black tiered makeup case. The case was loaded with the tools of her trade: lipsticks and cream eye shadows in golden tubes � hardly pristine�.Instead, it was clear that everything had been opened, used, and even (slightly) abused. These artifacts silently attest to the unmistakable humanity of their owner. But they also remind us of the artifice-another name for magic-that she used to invent herself. Her cosmetics hold a dual meaning: they underscore her mortality while at the same time they were the very means by which she would ultimately escape it. No one can deny that Marilyn was more than a movie star. She was a worldwide sensation in her time, but it now seems that her popularity has extended beyond sensation to icon status. Why is her image so enduring? Photography. Photographs of her are compelling not for their artistic quality but because they have an image of Marilyn. Her natural brilliance outshined any photographer�s artistic talents. Krone�s Marilyn Monroe pen is made of a velvety ivory celluloid. The cap of the pen has a golden overlay, which contains Marilyn Monroe�s personal red lipstick acquired at the Christie�s auction. The lipstick is surrounded by pave diamonds. As Marilyn Monroe�s image is what best represents her; Krone has captured just that when you look through the viewing window at the top of the cap. There you see her classic image, which we have all come to recognize. Marilyn�s signature is engraved into the barrel of the pen. When the cap is taken off, a unique gold rigged nib casing and 18kt. gold nib is revealed. Available in F, M and B. Piston fill.

In a Limited Edition of 288 Fountain Pens and 18 Rollerballs.

Imagine King Tut entering his cavernous receiving chamber wearing his gold headdress, adorned with the symbol of the wide hooded cobra snake, confident the cobra-a power greater than the God King himself- would defend him. In India, cobras are regarded as reincarnations of important people called �Nagas�. In the Egyptian "Book of the Dead", the cobra snake is seen as a symbol of the earth, a powerful sign. In the east the cobra, among the world�s longest, deadliest snakes is considered a powerful and positive religious symbol.

Krone creates a fountain pen that conveys the power of this thrilling creature with the accuracy that only Krone artisans can replicate.

The Krone Limited Edition Patton Fountain Pen conveys the power, dedication and courage that this great military hero is known for.

With a uniquely patterned Damascus steel barrel, nib casing and blind cap, the pen has a strong feel and bold design. The barrel is wrapped with a curve shaped overlay of sterling silver with a deeply engraved map of Patton�s Third Army progression in the Battle of the Bulge, where the gutsy General�s strategy and skill as a military hero shined at one of his finest moments. The outer edge of the detailed overlay has a sterling silver beaded border in relief, and the opposite side has a sterling tank, also raised in relief.

The cap is a dark olive green with a subtle hint of metallic luster, with 4 sterling stars, lofted, and in perfect alignment. The clip features an enameled crest representing the 7th Army shoulder patch, which Patton proudly wore during the campaign in Sicily. Below the crest is an encased portion of this actual patch, an honorable relic and a piece of American history that defines the greatness of General George Patton.

Patton's reputation has continued to grow until now. He is considered by many, the greatest military Commander in U.S. history. He was enveloped by his childhood dream of becoming a hero, and succeeded honorably with courage, strength, discipline and a brash personality that made him a commanding officer like no other. In Patton�s own words, Better to fight for something than live for nothing and he did just that.

At a very young age, Orville and Wilbur Wright developed a fascination

with flying. Years later, the brothers found themselves camped on a barren

strip of land called Kitty Hawk, a fishing village island on the Atlantic

Coast off of North Carolina. They had traveled there to test their very

first flying machine prototype. Most people who knew of The Wright Brothers

and their experiments in flight laughed and scorned at their ideas,

considering it all to be a waste of time. But Orville and Wilbur ignored

the criticism and ridicule, and returned to Kitty Hawk year after year to

test a new revised model of their vastly improving flying machine. On

December, of 1903, The Wright Brothers had developed a model complete with a

motored propeller, weighing 600 pounds, and taking three weeks to assemble.

This time, their invention wasn�t so amusing to outsiders; some even turned

up to watch the anticipated attempt of flight. History was made that day,

as the machine, with Orville aboard, flew steadily through the wind for 120

feet and 12 seconds, resulting in an aviation miracle. The monument in

Dayton, Ohio, honoring that historical moment at Kitty Hawk, proudly reads:

As Scientists, Wilbur and Orville Wright Discovered the Secret of

Flight. As Inventors, Builders and Flyers, they Brought Aviation to

the World. The Wright Brothers Limited Edition Pen honors the endless dedication of

these two determined brothers, who stopped at nothing to succeed and make an

impact on aviation technology and the human spirit. The painted barrel of

the pen is a stunning recreation of Kitty Hawk and the historical moment of

the first flight on that cold December morning. The land is barren and flat

as The Wright Brother�s plane tentatively sails through the whistling winds

above, striving to achieve the unfathomable goal of a successful flight.

Within the mysterious sky are the ghosted images of Orville and Wilbur

Wright, observing their famous flight with proud spirits and honorable

dignity. Above and below the painted barrel are sterling silver crosshatch

borders, symbolizing the intricate structure of the plane�s wings. The body

of the pen is covered in textured sterling silver, representing the

industrial aspect of engineering and design that made the first flight

possible. Within the crisscross-engraved clip is a portion of the actual

wing fabric of the Wright Brother�s plane that helped it soar through the

air at Kitty Hawk. This amazing piece of aviation history is a treasured

remembrance of the twelve seconds that changed the world.

At the time, Orville and Wilbur Wright didn�t comprehend the significance of

their actions on December 17, 1903. They simply didn�t realize that, in a

matter of 12 seconds, the future of transportation and aviation technology

had been drastically altered. The mystery of human flight, which had stumped

even the most sophisticated and intelligent inventors of the world, had been

solved by two ordinary men, motivated only by their intense desire to

understand, their unwavering courage, and their incredible motivation to

succeed.

The design of Krone�s Shogun fountain pen is based on the three most

influential leaders of the Shogun period : Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideoshi

and Tokugawa Ieyasu. The relationship of this trio in the design of the pen

is related to the famous Japanese haiku, The Shogun and the Cuckoo Bird.

This ancient proverb illustrates the different temperaments and strategies

of the three leaders and concludes that Tokugawa Ieyasu had the most

honorable approach to the cuckoo, resulting in his stronger and lengthier

rule over Japan. Using a beautiful mother of pearl barrel as a canvas, the

artist of our pen used four different methods of maki-e painting to create a

design that symbolizes the relationship of Nobunaga, Hideyoshi and Tokugawa

to each other, to the cuckoo bird, and to their country. The painting of

the pen depicts each leader by their Kamon or family crest symbol.

Below the three crests is a beautifully detailed representation of a Shogun

who is contemplating the cuckoo bird beside him. Under the cap of the pen

are three kanji or chinese characters that symbolize each person, satsu

(killing) for Nobunaga, kei (tactics) for Hideyoshi, and ji (waiting)

for Nobunaga. The karajishi (chinese imaginary lion) symbol on top of the

cap was liked by many Shoguns in history. This entire design is displayed

with a brilliant array of shimmering colors that effectively convey not only

the Shogun theme, but the unique influence of the artist. The four methods

of maki-e used on the Shogun pen are togidashi-maki-e, taka-maki-e,

kirigane-chirashi and marugata-chirashi. Togidashi-maki-e is a burnished

method where tiny grains of precious metal pieces are sprinkled over the

design onto the surface after the urushi laquer process. After drying, the

surface is coated with another urushi layer of lacquer. Upon the second

drying, the pattern is burnished or sketched with charcoal and polished

until glossy. The second method used is taka-maki-e where the design is

coated and drawn with the actual urushi lacquer. The more coats, the more

the image rises, which is why this method is known as the relief style.

This is the most elaborate method because it enables the image on the pen to

be three-dimensional. Taka-maki-e is also the ultimate and most difficult

to produce. It requires the skill of a great master. Kirigane-maki-e and

marugata-maki-e refer to the shapes of the tiny gold flakes, kirigane

meaning rectangular and marugata meaning round. These two methods require

the most patience and precision, for every single flake must be

strategically placed individually by hand using a special wooden needle.

Kirigana and marugata-maki-e are very useful for shaping and defining

specific images on a design due to the control the artist has over the

placement of the gold flakes. The artist of the Shogun pen used these

methods extensively to bring the Shogun figure to life on the mother of

pearl barrel.

Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro, his father- in-law, the priest of

Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the desert and came to

Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in

flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on

fire it did not burn up. When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look,

God called to him from within the bush, �Moses! Moses!� And Moses said,

Here I am. Exodus 3:1-2,4

Moses was eighty years old when God summoned him from the burning branches

of a desert bush. This simple shepherd was to become the mighty leader of

the Israelites, who would free them from the wrath of the Pharaoh and ease

their suffering. With the power of God, Moses would split the massive Red

Sea, allowing his people to cross on dry ground. He would lead the

Israelites to the base of Mt. Sinai where he would ascend to worship the

Lord, and receive the Ten Commandments. Moses not only had the physical

endurance and strength to complete this incredible quest, but he also had

the inner faith and courage to trust in God. The magnitude of his

accomplishments was astounding and his faithful determination never wavered.

Krone�s Limited Edition hand-painted Moses fountain pen depicts this

powerful man of God in all his glory as he stands at the foot of Mt. Sinai,

holding the thick stone tablets bearing the Ten Commandments. The

Israelites surround Moses in amazement, looking up at him with awe-stricken

eyes. Hand-painted over genuine mother of pearl, the stunning detail of the

pen�s exquisite barrel shimmers with beauty. A soft ray of light shines

down on Moses at this miraculous moment, confirming God�s omnipresence.

This limited edition masterpiece envelops the spirit of Moses, and the

amazing feats he accomplished through his unwavering faith in God.

George Herman Ruth Jr.,

better known as "Babe" had such a talent for the game that his teammate Joe

Dugan once said, "To understand him you had to understand this: he wasn�t

human." Babe Ruth went on to become a legend of the game, playing seven

seasons with the Boston Red Sox and fifteen with the New York Yankees. He

created such a fan craze in New York that the new Yankee Stadium was

appropriately called "the house that Ruth built". Babe became known not

only for the powerful accuracy of his swing and his incredible home runs,

but also his overall talent for the game and his versatility as an

all-around player. Bill Dickey, a former teammate, once said, "He hits the

ball harder and further than any man I ever saw." Babe Ruth wasn�t just a

ball player, he was an international star, a worldwide celebrity, the likes

of which baseball has never seen since.

Krone commemorates the legacy of this amazing athlete with the Limited

Edition Babe Ruth fountain pen. The scene on the carefully hand-enameled

vintage barrel shows Babe Ruth, engraved in sterling silver, in the

familiar, monumental pose immediately following one of his home runs. He

stands on a delicately hand-painted field with the cheering fans of Yankee

Stadium in the background. The surrounding casing is antique white

celluloid with the classic navy pinstripes of the Yankees uniform. Engraved

in the sterling silver band is the famous signature he signed on the

baseballs of so many children. A portion of Babe Ruth�s actual game-used bat

is carefully mounted at the top of the sterling clip. The pen is presented

in an authentic Yankee pinstriped flannel case with the familiar number "3",

symbolizing Babe Ruth�s legacy as a New York Yankee, and his love for the

game that made him a star.

A Space in Time was created to emphasize the wondrous beauty of the world that surrounds us, and each moment in nature that envelopes its own brief but unique frame of existence. These amazing scenes of life are forever transforming around us, with elegance unknown to man and unpredictable change that happens within the blink of an eye. This infinite
universe of nature is the canvas for the most magnificent artwork in the world. It is all around us, free to observe, cherish and contemplate, with
limitless forms of color, medium, creativity and magnitude. Incorporating amazing precision and detail, A Space in Time is the result of the magnificent workmanship of the Russian miniature lacquer artist. These talented creators work with extremely fine brushes in intense solitude and concentration, under a high powered magnifying lens that allows them to perfect every minute detail of their masterpiece. The art of miniaturization is possibly the most difficult and impressive method of
painting. As a result, no two pieces are alike. Each is one of a kind,unique to any other, and expresses the style of the individual artist. The scene depicted on our pen incorporates the infinite elements of the natural world, confirming that, in miniaturization, every detail matters, and none
is too small to paint. A Space In Time combines the beauty of translucent brush strokes with the shimmering elegance of mother of pearl, a combination never before attempted. The layering of the two creates a luminosity that brings the scenery to life before your eyes. Accented with 18kt.-gold, A Space In Time encompasses all that makes a single moment one to remember: beauty, detail, individuality and meaning. Krone presents this pen to you in a
crystal clear, delicately etched display case that transparently accents the numerous tones of the beautifully painted barrel.

The chill of the October wind seemed to howl louder than usual across the English Channel that day in 1805.But it couldn�t discourage the steady stare of a man, studying the horizon through one eye, amongst the ocean waves. His left arm firmly rested on the side of his loyal ship, his right sleeve, empty and pinned to his coat.This half-blinded, one armed Admiral had left everything he cherished behind
and now stood in position to fight the greatest naval battle England had ever seen. His determination was phenomenal, his intelligence vital and his solid, strong appearance never wavered, even in the unimaginable intensity of his final battle. This day, he stood quietly in anticipation, waiting
for the madness to begin, knowing he would stop at nothing to defend the shorelines of his country from the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.The man is Lord Nelson.The battle is Trafalgar.The ship is the HMS Victory.The day is one of the greatest in all the history of England.One that shall never be forgotten.
Krone Pen honors the heroism of Lord Nelson with the HMS Victory a pen of exquisite craftsmanship and elaborate detail that commemorates the endless
determination and courage of this man and his magnificent ship, as he defeated Napoleon in the battle of Trafalgar.The barrel of the HMS Victory is made of prehistoric mammoth ivory, legally excavated in Northern soils. This ivory is at least 10,000 years old and adds a genuine historical essence to our pen.The barrel is designed usingthe old naval art of scrimshaw , a process of engraving a surface and
pressing pigment into the design to create a beautifully detailed piece of art.The scrimshaw on our barrel depicts the glory of the HMS Victory at
sea amidst the crashing waves of the English Channel.It not only shows the breathtaking structure and detail of the ship, but also takes you into the
battle scene and lets you imagine for a moment, the intense emotion of Lord Nelson and his crew, and the glorious triumph of his victories.In addition, every pen is accented with a genuine piece of wood preserved
from the actual HMS Victory that fought the battle of Trafalgar.This amazing historical artifact is set in a sterling silver bezel on the band of every pen�s cap. The surrounding casing and cap are constructed of beautifully swirled resin, colored like the turbulent waves of the ocean.

Krone celebrates the first man to fly across the Atlantic Ocean with THE LINDBERGH, a writing instrument with the same monumental presence and
individual character as Lindbergh�s plane, The Spirit of St. Louis.Constructed of genuine briar wood, and sterling silver, THE LINDBERGH incorporates the unique brushed swirl pattern of The Spirit of St. Louis into its silver barrel. In addition, the aerodynamic wing shaped clip features the distinctive call number of Lindbergh�s plane. Within the top
of the cap of every pen is an actual piece of the motor from The Spirit of St. Louis. These cherished artifacts are not available anywhere else in the
world and are exclusively offered only by Krone. On the silver band of the barrel is the signature of Charles Lindbergh, to personally accentuate our
interpretation of this man�s incredible integrity and his plane�s industrial beauty. Not only was Lindbergh a hero, but a man of great intellect and achievement who�s spirit effortlessly captured the adoration of millions.He flew at the mercy of the infinite sky with risk of the unknown , never allowing his fears to overcome his intense desire to survive. Still to this day, the sound of a distant plane brings back memories of that moment of glory , and a gaze up into the clouds will confirm that the spirit of
Lindbergh lives on.

The Krone Anno Domini MM displays the magnificent workmanship of the Russian

miniature lacquer artist in its radiant iconographic origins.

The best Palekh artisans formed "artels" (companies) which decorated the

great churches of Russia. After the Russian Revolution, the iconographic

workshops were closed immediately when the new Socialist dogma declared

religion and its symbols "the opiate of the people".

Each piece is unique, belonging to a certain artisan. In this art of miniaturization,

there is no mechanization possible. On the contrary, each piece is a product

of individual creativity, which lends to its unique quality.

Extremely fine brushes must be used to gain the required detail. The artist

makes the brush usually from squirrel tail or sable. The painting is often

made with the aid of a high powered magnifying glass, which is the only way

to work with such precise detail. The concentration required for such work

is intense and the artist can only paint for short periods at a time.

The nature of the work is such that even a limited edition piece is uniquely

individual. One can compare each piece in the edition and see that each one

is quite different from another and expresses the mood and personality of

the artist.

The Krone Anno Domini MM is borne of this exquisite art form. It returns to

the origin of the iconographic fathers, who labored in the work of the Lord,

and combines it with its modern surviving form - miniaturization and

painstaking detail.

The depiction on the Krone Anno Domini MM tells of the miraculous event,

which took place on Mount Herman. Christ became transfigured before the eyes

of his disciples, Peter, James and John, while the prophets Elijah and Moses

appeared and conversed with Him. It renders a unique scene as we enter the

second millennium since the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior. The starburst

at the top of the clip signifies the birth of Christ, with the star of

Bethlehem.

The Krone Apollo 11 pen contains elements of that monumental voyage. At the

top of the cap is a recessed footprint that depicts the print of the first

step on the moon. The pen is formed of a fine Italian resin with silver and

white flecks, which represent the great translunar void of space. Embossed

on the clip is a raised olive branch, one of the enduring symbols of the

mission, signifying Apollo as a mission of peace. The Apollo 11 command

module, Columbia, is raised in polished sterling silver on the matte finish

overlay of the moon�s surface, simulating the moon�s dull "magnificent

desolation." Embedded within the Command Module is the actual Kapton foil

that survived re-entry and returned to Earth with Columbia on the Apollo 11

flight. The Kapton foil, gold colored on the front with a silver backing,

played a critical role in protecting the astronauts from the extreme

elements of deep space by reflecting the sun�s intense heat away from the

Columbia Command Module.

Included with the pen is a letter, hand signed by Buzz Aldrin, which

authenticates the Kapton foil. An Apollo 11 leather portfolio holding the

Aldrin letter is also included. The entire contents of the set are

contained in an impressive embossed black leather case. The immortal words

left behind on the leg of the Lunar Module--"Here men from Planet Earth set

foot upon the Moon. We came in peace for all of Mankind. July 1969AD."--

Are inscribed on a plaque, revealed as the case is opened. Also included is

the inkpot with Apollo 11 markings.

The Krone Apollo 11 pen integrates the most profound symbols of the Apollo

11 mission with the rarest of all space collectibles, �an authentic artifact

of the Columbia spacecraft, the vehicle which carried Armstrong, Aldrin, and

Collins to the moon, on that historic day in July 1969.

Behold this fair goblet, Twas carved from the tree,

Which O my sweet Shakespear, was planted by Thee;

As a relic I kiss it, and bow at the shrine;

What comes from thy hand must be ever divine.

And on went David Garrick, the famous Shakespearean actor in 1764, for eight

more stanzas, comparing all other grades of wood to �The Mulberry.He

speaks, of course, of the famous Mulberry Tree that Shakespeare, himself,

planted at his home at Stratford-Upon-Avon, England. Krone has procured a

piece of this same tree, and has gracefully embedded it upon the mighty tool

of Shakepeare�s trade, the pen.

Krone LLC, creators of rare collectible writing instruments, presents the

William Shakespeare fountain pen. Any relic of Shakespeare is virtually

unobtainable. Authenticated pieces of Shakespeare�s Mulberry Tree have been

inset into and 18kt.-gold and .925 sterling silver relief. The pen is

handcrafted from a deep regal purple celluloid. An 18kt. gold vignette of

Shakespeare is inlaid into the .925 sterling silver overlay, designed in

Elizabethan motif. The cap bears Shakespeare's signature and family crest.

Relics from Shakespeare�s life and times are so scarce, that this on

represents the finest rare and magnificent collectible honoring the

immortal bard. This pen is a limited edition of 388 sterling silver, 188

white gold and 18 platinum.

He jumps into the cold sea, manacled and chained. The weight of the chains causes him to quickly sink to the ocean floor. There, he is out of reach-out of contact. The audience waits. They are unknowingly

participants of his act. The seconds move like minutes; the minutes like hours. How could he survive? Then he surfaces! He is alive. The crowd sighs relief, and the myth becomes real. Houdini lives! The most famous magician there has ever been, and probably will ever be, was best known as an escape artist. His relics, letters, and photos are sought after by collectors and have fetched

astronomical prices at auctions worldwide. Handcuffs were Houdini's

specialty. He had 15 types in which he specialized. Opening them with keys

and picklocks was his most common method. The key is linked to Houdini

for what he is best known. Krone has procured a small cache of these exciting keys that have impeccable

provenance. They were originally purchased by the famous lock and key

collector Paul Harter of Mansfield, Ohio, who purchased them shortly before

the end of World War II from a blood relative of Houdini. The keys then

made their way to a well-known collector/dealer residing in a small town in

Texas. Krone confirmed this magical link to Houdini, and verified the key's

authenticity through a famous internationally recognized relic dealer from

Connecticut.

Because there are so few of these items, and so many will desire to own a

magical key, several of the keys have been reduced to magic powder , and

are incorporated into the .925-sterling silver clip in all of the limited

edition pens. The Houdini Pen is a worldwide limited edition pen; 588 pens

in sterling silver, 18 pens in white gold and 8 pens in platinum.

The fountain pen is enhanced with an two-toned, iridium-tipped, 18kt. gold nib.

The clip contains the magic of Houdini's keys. The sterling silver used

for the clip has been combined with actual authenticated keys from Houdini

to create this unique collectible. Houdini's portrait has been engraved in .925-sterling silver on the top of

the cap. Framing Houdini's portrait is a chain and padlock in .925-sterling

silver relief. Each pen is presented within a black lacquered, magic, Houdini draw box.

For those who possess the magic, the box when opened will create the

illusion of the pen appearing and then disappearing.

Reaching the summit of Mount Everest may well represent the ultimate physical challenge. Endurance and unwavering determination both contribute

to success. The Krone Limited Edition Sir Edmund Hillary Mount Everest Pen honors all of those who have faced the immense challenges of the world�s

highest mountain. Since 1953, when Sir Edmund Hillary became the first to reach the summit, only a few people have achieved this elusive goal.However, 160 individuals have perished in the quest. Not only does the summit area of Mount Everest consist of ice and snow, but also exposed rock. Specimens of this rock were collected by three of the world�s most accomplished mountaineers on their successful expeditions to the summit. Stones were then cut with gem-like precision by Krone LLC and carefully mounted in the cap of every Limited Edition Sir Edmund Hillary Mount Everest Pen. Each Sir Edmund Hillary Mount Everest Pen contains:A two-toned, iridium-tipped, 18 kt.gold nib.On the bezel surrounding this relief is the word Sagarmatha,which in Nepalese means Goddess of the Sky.The mountain�s altitude--8,848 meters--is also noted on the bezel. A sterling silver, three-dimensional relief of this majestic mountain is overlaid around the cap. Inset into this overlay, is a piece of authentic rock from the summit area of Mount Everest.Each pen is accompanied with a uniquely commissioned, highly detailed Mount Everest sculpture. The colors of the mountain--purples, blues and soft grays--evoke the summit of Mount Everest when photographed at dawn.The Sir Edmund Hillary Mount Everest Pen is a limited edition of 1,088 worldwide. Each pen is sequentially numbered on the barrel.

The Krone Limited Edition Abraham Lincoln Pen not only captures the genetic essence of America's greatest President, but it embodies the wonders of

20th century science with the artistry of time-honored craftsmanship.It is only in the latter part of this century that scientists have unraveled

the mysteries of DNA, the very building blocks of life. And only recently have scientists been able to replicate an individual's DNA from such remnants as a single strand of human hair.In order to create this definitive historical collectible, Krone has

obtained the most highly authenticated strands of Abraham Lincoln's hair in existence. And, using the latest technology, has taken those strands and

reproduced the DNA of America's greatest President. This DNA, in

crystallized form, is embedded in the amethyst stone of every Limited

Edition Abraham Lincoln Pen.

Each Abraham Lincoln Pen contains:

-A two-toned, iridium-tipped 18kt.-gold nib, with the Krone name guilloched

on the nib. The nibs are offered in three customized widths (fine, medium,

and broad) in deference to the owner's writing preference.

-At the top of the cap, a .925-silver bezel, holding a cabochon amethyst

contains the 16th President's DNA in the form of porous glass powder

obtained by the patented PCR process. Lincoln's distinctive signature is

engraved on a .925-silver band at the bottom of the cap.

The Abraham Lincoln Pen is a limited edition of 1,008 pens in sterling

silver worldwide. Each pen's sequential number is engraved on the barrel,

ensuring that this distinctive writing instrument will be the definitive

historical collectible of all time.