{"product_id":"🔴-penna-stilografica-ottomana-imperiale-sultano-abdulhamid-ii-antica","title":"🔴 Antique Imperial Ottoman Fountain Pen Sultan Abdulhamid II","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aleecommerce.com\/img\/p\/4\/8\/48.jpg\" style=\"height: 149px; width: 138px;\" width=\"316\"\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(146, 51, 151); font-family: Georgia; font-size: xx-large;\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Times New Roman\"\u003e\u003cimg border=\"0\" height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/dl9.glitter-graphics.net\/pub\/705\/705189opf3m1k9ep.gif\" width=\"33\"\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eVINTAGE OTTOMAN FOUNTAIN PEN WITH IMPERIAL TUGHRA\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHandcrafted fountain pen made by goldsmiths during \u003ci\u003ethe Ottoman Empire,\u003c\/i\u003e between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The object is striking for its finely chiseled gilded metal body with floral bas-relief and for the precious tughra (imperial calligraphic signature), attributable to \u003cb\u003eSultan Abdulhamid II (1842-1918)\u003c\/b\u003e . He is remembered as the last great absolute sultan before the advent of the modern Ottoman Parliament. Under his reign, an elaborate artistic and symbolic language spread, which also included the use of imperial monograms (tughra), complex calligraphy and floral symbols with political and spiritual significance.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHis rule began from August 31, 1876, to April 27, 1909, with his deposition by the Young Turks.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe pen is a masterpiece of goldsmithing, an elegant and historically significant work, designed to be carried by officials, calligraphers, or dignitaries. The eyedropper filling system allows the entire body of the pen to be filled with liquid ink via a dropper, which is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eThe heart-shaped nib and oriental writing testify to the refinement of Ottoman calligraphy, while the ring at the base suggests daily use by official scribes. A pen that is not just a writing instrument, but an authentic relic of a refined civilization.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e✒ \u003cstrong\u003eGold nib with oriental inscriptions\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart-shaped hole\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e⚙️ Direct feed mechanism with dropper\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e↔️ Length with hook 9.5 cm (\u003c\/font\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e3.74\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ein),\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ewithout cap 8.5\u003c\/font\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ecm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eØ Body diameter: 0.8 cm\u003c\/font\u003e ( \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e🇺🇸\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e0.34 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e👑 Imperial seal of Sultan Abdulhamid II\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e💎 Hand-chiseled and gold-plated metal body\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e🕰️ Period from 1876 to 1909 (end of the sultan's reign)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e🇹🇷 Original Ottoman craftsmanship\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e🔍 Conservative state as per photo\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e📦 Complete with original satin and velvet case\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e📖 An age of ink and genius: In the final glories of the Ottoman Empire, writing was sacred. Pens like this accompanied calligraphers through the halls of Yıldız Palace, the gardens of Topkapı, or the madrasas of Istanbul. The engraved tughra symbolized sovereign power, while each stroke on the sheet of paper sanctioned decrees, poems, and passed down knowledge. This fountain pen, perfectly preserved and still in working order, is a true witness to that world of velvet, ink, and gold.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eSultan Abdulhamid II (1842–1918) was the 34th ruler of the Ottoman Empire, reigning from 1876 to 1909. A central figure of the late empire, he is known for his authoritarian style of government but also for his modernization of the state and profound cultural and infrastructural transformations. He promoted major infrastructure projects, including the famous Hijaz Railway, and supported science and education.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr class=\"Apple-interchange-newline\"\u003e 🏆 Top reliability and over 2,400 satisfied customers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e🚚 Promo: Free shipping to Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🇺🇸✈️ Regular deliveries in the United States 4\/7 business days (excluding any customs issues)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n","brand":"Il Regno del Tempo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56362772758863,"sku":null,"price":530.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/3130\/7087\/files\/57_228907fd-b47b-4d75-9932-3d7043b4a014.png?v=1762512462","url":"https:\/\/www.ilregnodeltempo.com\/en\/products\/%f0%9f%94%b4-penna-stilografica-ottomana-imperiale-sultano-abdulhamid-ii-antica","provider":"Il Regno del Tempo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}