Above are images of the spectacular new Snake-design overlay, placed, like its sister pen the Cathedral, over the Pelikan 800 pen of your choice. The Snake has been three years in design and production after it was pre-empted by Parker's introduction of its own replica of its early snake-overlay pen. Containing a full two ounces of gold and almost two carats of Burmese rubies, the detail and craftsmanship on this overlay far surpass that on the Parker model. This superbly balanced writing instrument will be replicated only 100 times, making it a truly rare pen for the discriminating few who own it.