Montblanc Writing Instrument
Montblanc Flagship Boutique 151 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON.
Ludovico Sforza, who was given the sobriquet “il Moro” (the moor) due to his unusually dark complexion, forged alliances with Naples, Venice and France to ensure the security of Milan and his own power. His legendary black armour is symbolised on the Limited Edition 4810 by the gleaming black lacquer with 925 sterling silver inlays. To honour this clever diplomat and intriguer, who was overthrown by the French King Louis XII after forming an alliance against France in 1499, the “testone” – a coin of the Italian Renaissance – was minted. Its distinctive embossments are immortalised on the cap ring. The 750 rhodium plated solid gold nib of the edition is engraved with the Duke’s coat of arms, a final acknowledgement to a lasting cultural legacy.Ludovico Sforza grew up under the influence of his humanist teacher, Francesco Filelfo, who taught him the theories of Plato and Aristotle and stimulated his love for literature and painting. As duke, he supported humanist education at the University of Milan and commissioned the expansion of the Renaissance Castello Sforzesco. The impressive architecture of the castle inspired the engraving
on the cone and the design of the cap top of the Limited Edition – complemented by the Montblanc emblem in precious white resin.
Montblanc Writing Instrument
Montblanc Flagship Boutique 151 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON.
Ludovico Sforza, who was given the sobriquet “il Moro” (the moor) due to his unusually dark complexion, forged alliances with Naples, Venice and France to ensure the security of Milan and his own power. His legendary black armour is symbolised on the Limited Edition 4810 by the gleaming black lacquer with 925 sterling silver inlays. To honour this clever diplomat and intriguer, who was overthrown by the French King Louis XII after forming an alliance against France in 1499, the “testone” – a coin of the Italian Renaissance – was minted. Its distinctive embossments are immortalised on the cap ring. The 750 rhodium plated solid gold nib of the edition is engraved with the Duke’s coat of arms, a final acknowledgement to a lasting cultural legacy.Ludovico Sforza grew up under the influence of his humanist teacher, Francesco Filelfo, who taught him the theories of Plato and Aristotle and stimulated his love for literature and painting. As duke, he supported humanist education at the University of Milan and commissioned the expansion of the Renaissance Castello Sforzesco. The impressive architecture of the castle inspired the engraving
on the cone and the design of the cap top of the Limited Edition – complemented by the Montblanc emblem in precious white resin.