The Collection Giacomo Puccini Limited Edition Giacomo Puccini was born in Lucca in 1858, Italy, into a family with a long history of music. At age 14 he was a church organist and choirmaster, but it was not until he saw a performance of Verdi’s Aida that he became inspired to be an opera composer. He studied at the Milan Conservatory and in 1882 he wrote a one-act opera, Le Villi that caught the attention of Giulio Ricordi, who commissioned a second opera, Edgar (1889). Manon Lescaut (1893), his third opera, was a great success. It launched his remarkable relationship with the librettists Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, who collaborated with him on his next three operas: La Boheme (1896), Tosca (1900), Madame Butterfly (1904) Composition was slow after this. In 1910, Puccini completed La fanciulla del West, which he later on thought of as his most powerful opera, and, in 1917, finished the score of La rondine. In 1918, Il Trittico premiered in New York. This work is composed of three one-act operas: a horrific episode (Il Tabarro), in the style of the Parisian Grand Guignol, a sentimental tragedy (Suor Angelica) and a comedy or farce (Gianni Schicchi). Of the three, Gianni Schicchi is the most popular. He died on November 29, 1924. Another composer finished Turandot, his last opera, but when it was performed the orchestra stopped, the performers froze in position and the conductor turned to the audience and said: “Here the opera finishes, because at this point the Maestro died”. Technical characteristics Cap : The collection is hand turned by hand from a solid bar of a special ruby-red resin. In the top of the cap it offers a medal in sterling silver featuring Puccini's bust. The cap of the 1K fountain pens and rollers offer a central ring in solid sterling silver 925‰ featuring music notes engraved and filled with red enamel. In the 1KS version the cap in ruby-red resin is covered by a 925‰ solid sterling silver sleeve engraved with a design of various sizes circles portraying sound waves, and a design of music notes highlighted with red enamel. Body: The body of the Celebration is made of a combination of splendid ivory and ruby-red resins and offers a large ring in 18 kt solid gold enriched with 7 rubies and 6 diamonds. An 18 kt solid gold sleeve covers the ruby-red resin cap. Clip: The clip made of a special elastic metal alloy to facilitate the position into the pocket. In the Celebration version it is decorated with a sterling silver plaque enriched with 2 rubies and 1 diamond. Nib: The 18-karat solid gold nib is specially designed, customized and it is personalized. Is available in Fine grade. It is engraved with the design of various sizes circles portraying sound waves as represented in the pens. The Giacomo Puccini collection includes: Puccini 1Ks Fountain pens with particulars in 925‰ solid Sterling Silver offers 858 pieces with lateral lever filling system, Puccini R2 1858 rollers with cap (R/2), which are easily convertible into ball pens.Serial number : 92.

The 365 series is made of natural resin. Handmade from solid resing, each piece is diffrent. The metallic parts are solid silver 925o. Pen with metallic nib.

The Collection Alfa Romeo 6C – 1750 Gran Sport Limited Edition limited edition . Delta dedicates to this mythical auto a limited collection of writing instruments named “Alfa Romeo 6C – 1750 Gran Sport” evoking the mythic "P2" projected by Vittorio Jano who in 1923 brings to the House of the Biscione its first Victory in a World Championship and considered to be one of the best cars at that time. The collection 6C – 1750 Gran Sport, with particulars in solid sterling silver 925‰, is limited to only 1750 fountain pens ((1KS) featuring a piston filling system and 1750 rollers (R/2), which are easily converted into ball pens. Technical description Body and cap : Refined offers an ancient feel; made of a splendid "Alfa red" resin hand turned from a solid bar. The central ring engraved with a replica of the "6C-1750 Gran Sport" grill is in solid sterling silver 925%. The top of the cap representing an original rim and tire is also in solid sterling silver 925%. The limited edition number and Delta’s logo are engraved in the body. The fountain pen features a piston filling system. Clip: The clip portrays the most characterizing element of the car, the red headlight, unmistakably sign of the mythic “6C – 1750 Gran Sport” replicated with a precious ruby. Nib : The 18-karat solid gold nib is specially designed, customized and flexible. Is available in Medium grade. It is engraved with a depiction of Alfa’s Logo.Serial number : 206.

Europa collection is dedicated to EUROPE. Unique marble look made by solid resing . Each pen is different. The collection is made for traditional wrtitting instrumets users that prefer a 18kt nib in everyday writing. Nib in 18k gold.

The Collection GRAFFITI A modern collection of writing instruments, elegant and refined, with a vast array of combinations in solid sterling silver 925‰ doue, in hand turned from solid bars of resin and nickel. Fountain pen has a personalized steel nib, dual filling system cartidge and coverter. All the writing instruments are offered in an elegant case .

The collection NAPOLEON Limited Edition. Delta Napoleon Bonaparte fountain pen - a writing instrument inspired by a great leader! Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France and King of Italy, was responsible for the introduction of the Lira as currency, now of course replaced by the Euro. The first Lira was used in Roman times as a measurement of weight but in 1808 the Milan Mint produced the first Lira coin. Marked by its classic lines, the Napoleon Bonaparte RED fountain pen is a limited edition series of 808 pens produced from red resin and featuring mother of pearl highlights with the body and cap overlaid with burnished 925 Sterling Silver. The Delta Napoleon Bonaparte Fountain Pen is fitted with an 18ct gold medium nib, incorporates a piston fill mechanism and is presented in an exclusive storage case with a bottle of blue ink and a replica of the first Lira coin. Availiable in B,M grade nib.Serial number : 234.

The Papillon stylish silhouette and dramatic colors symbolize and characterize the designer’s interpretation of what butterflies represent and have personify through time. This sentiment serves as inspiration for Delta's artisans as they handcraft each piece with skills passed down through generations. The Papillon limited editions CELEBRATION Limited to only 150 fountain pens in celluloid and precious stones- Fifty (50) of each: diamond, emerald and ruby. Pens in each variant are numbered from 1-50. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Cap : Hand turned from solid bars of celluloid in the celebration and celluloid versions. In the celebration version depending on version a Diamond, an Emerald or a Ruby is positioned in the top of cap. Cap Ring : The ring of the cap is in solid 18kt gold in the Celebration version and in 925‰ sterling silver in the remaining versions. The ring is engraved by hand and reproduces an old Roman decor featured in old paintings found in the ruined city of Pompei. Body : Hand turned from solid bars of celluloid in the celebration and celluloid versions. Clip : in special elastic metal alloy, equipped with a small rolling wheel to facilitate sliding in and out of the breast pocket. Is gold plated for the celebration and celluloid versions. Nib : Specially designed is in 18 kt gold nib in the celebration and celluloid versions. All Papillon fountain pens are offered with a converter or cartridge filling system.Serial number : 31.

Delta PROFILI RESIN VERSION . Fountain pen with ring in Sterling silver 925 and body in resin. A modern collection of writting instruments , elegand, refined with a vast array of combinations in Solid silver and resin. All the writting instrumets are offered in an elegand resin case. The Profili Fountain Pen features a cartridge/converter filling system and a 14kt Gold Nib with a Platinum Mask.

Delta PROFILI SILVER VERSION . Fountain pen with ring in Sterling silver 925 with ring in resin. A modern collection of writting instruments , elegand, refined with a vast array of combinations in Solid silver and resin. All the writting instrumets are offered in an elegand resin case. The Profili Fountain Pen features a cartridge/converter filling system and a 14kt Gold Nib with a Platinum Mask.

Numbered edition VIA VENETO A Silhouette with a feel and retro style, a classic for those who love to wear a writing instrument that exalts the expression of elegance and in essence of refinement. The ViaVeneto is hand turned from solid bars of Galalith* and special resin. The collection includes a fountain pen (1K), a roller (R) with cap, pencil 0,7 mm and a ballpen with twist mechanism. It is available with gold or platinum plated trimmings. The fountain pen offer a 14kt solid gold nib available in EF, F, M, B grades. The fountain pen features a filling system by cartridge or converter. All versions are offered in a personalized box. The Via Veneto collection is further enriched with the addition of the elegance (E) version, produced exclusively in resin or resin body and sterling silver cap. This version is characterized by the special hand engraved guilloch prepared with diamond tip tool. The guilloche design is available with either straight or twisted design. Fountain pen with 14kt solid gold (1K), roller with threaded cap (R), ballpoint with twist mechanism (2) and mechanical pencil with 0.7 mm or 0.5mm lead (6). Technical characteristics : GALALITH / CASEIN : or casein formaldehyde is a plastic of natural protein origin made from organic substances such as milk, horn or vegetable products such as soy beans, wheat and the like. It was obtained in 1897 by Adolph Spitteler and W.Kirsche. Its commercial name is Galalith (Galalite in Italy) or Erinoid in Great Britain. It can sometimes look like celluloid, ivory and artificial horn.

The Collection VINTAGE The writing instruments are made with special resin turned by hand from solid bars and trimmings in special metal alloys, polished to a mirror like finish, gold or platinum plated. In the extremity of the cap a small medal featuring Delta's logo is offered. All writing instruments from Delta's collections are offered in elegant cases. Technical characteristics Fountain pen : Threaded cap; filling system by or cartridge; steel nib. Roller ball: Threaded cap; extra large capacity refill with liquid ink. Ballpoint: Twist mechanism; extra large capacity refill (available in various colours).

The Delta We offers the promise of good fortune and the hope of dreams fulfilled in a spectacular collection of luxury writing instruments. In Delta’s home in Naples, Italy, they use the colloquial term, “We” when they are pleasantly surprised by something that impresses them. Literally, “We” means, “What’s that?” Inside the clip of every version of this new, hand-made collection, Delta blesses their customers with a “pepperoncino”, (red pepper), which is a traditional symbol of good fortune and is believed “to ward off evil”. Amazingly, the red pepper symbolizes exactly the same thing to the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest as well as many other cultures worldwide. Delta hand-crafts each lucky pepper charm so that it completely disappears inside the We clip and is always available whenever and wherever good fortune is needed. Several lucky, Delta We versions are available. All this luck is built into every Delta We writing instrument, “what else” would you expect?

Trend reflects up to the minute fashion colors, combined with technological breakthroughs and Delta's commitment to uncompromised quality. This model's barrel is rubberized, lacquered aluminum showcasing several breathtaking color combinations. It feels great to the touch and is easy to grip. Futuristic and winning shapes, warm and elegant finishes, fountain pens and rollers in noble and extra light materials, writing instruments handmade individually, functional and investigated to every little detail, becoming the reward to both the mind of the creator and the pencil of the designer. The combination of colors offered is the suggestion of present fashion trends.

Skipper, love for the sea “Skipper”, enriches the range of Nettuno writing items placed beside the valuable “1911 Limited Edition” where it reclaims the historical values from, above all the unmistakable clip, realized in silver 925 or in vermeil. “Skipper” is the result of an innovative conception, especially regarding the choice of colors and their mix. “Skipper” is realized in particular resin, hand turned from full bars and the fountain pen is proposed with a 18ct yellow or rhodium golden pen-nib and engraved with the design “N”, symbol of the “Nettuno” trademark. Fountain pen with converted feeding, clip 925 silver, 18ct rhodium golden pen-nib.