Pens, Omas Galileo Galilei - limited edition fountain pe...

Omas Galileo Galilei - limited edition fountain pen The Omas Galileo Galilei was issued in 1993 to celebrate the 650th anniversary of the University of Pisa, where the famous mathematician and astronomer was born.
The number of pieces of this limited edition is 4692 a figure which seems not to have any connection either with the University of Pisa nor with Galileo. The number is actually the result of a multiplication by three of Galileo's date of birth. 
Galilei was a mathematician, a scientist and an astronomer; he developed  a telescope which allowed him to study planets and support his theory of the sun being at the center of the universe.  His publication “Sidereus Nuncius” was a revolutionary work which changed the perception of the Universe for ever.
The pen produced by Omas tells this story is a symbolic way.
The model is a facetted paragon in wild celluloid.
The contrast between black and white is replicated in the cap bands, where the central band is with HT finish, while the two tiny rings are gold filled. This color contrast symbolizes the mistery of the Universe, where darkness and light  develop a constant contrast.
The packaging is composed by a black outer box with the image of stars, to make reference to astronomy and to Galileo’s study of the planets.
The pen is housed in a large plexiglass semisphere which symbolizes the lens which was at the heart of Galileo's telescope.
This pen is pre-owned but in excellent condition and it has its complete packaging.
Serial: 137
Nib: 14 ct, M
Length: 14 cm