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Bortoletti wooden calligraphy desk set – Mocenigo
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Bortoletti wooden calligraphy desk set – Mocenigo is a distinguished Italian-made writing ensemble that combines a beech wood pen, interchangeable wax seal, magnifying glass, letter opener, ink, and traditional accessories in one elegant presentation. Designed for refined correspondence, desk styling, and exceptional gifting, it brings together natural materials, bronze detailing, and timeless Italian craftsmanship.
Bortoletti wooden calligraphy desk set – Mocenigo
The Bortoletti wooden calligraphy desk set – Mocenigo is a complete writing collection handmade in Italy with exceptional attention to detail. Created for customers who appreciate fine desk accessories, traditional writing tools, and heritage-inspired presentation, this refined set combines natural beech wood, elegant bronze detailing, and practical calligraphy essentials in one distinguished ensemble.
A complete wooden writing desk set
This impressive Bortoletti set includes a beech wood calligraphy pen measuring approximately 21 cm, six vintage nibs, 30 ml black calligraphy ink, a beech wood letter opener, a magnifying glass in nickel-silver plated bronze, a wooden wax seal with interchangeable plate, sealing wax, gold cream for highlighting wax impressions, an elegant presentation gift box, and a certificate of guarantee. It brings together a full writing and sealing experience in one coordinated collection for the desk.
Natural beech wood and refined bronze detailing
The Mocenigo set blends the warmth of natural beech wood with bronze elements finished in an elegant nickel-silver plated bronze tone. This combination gives the set a timeless and balanced appearance, making it suitable for both traditional studies and more contemporary workspaces. Each piece is carefully finished to reflect Bortoletti’s reputation for combining artisan heritage with refined design.
Desk accessories with practical and decorative appeal
The magnifying glass and letter opener are not only useful additions for everyday desk use, but also decorative pieces that enhance the overall character of the set. Together with the wooden pen and wax seal, they create a writing collection that feels complete, thoughtful, and visually impressive, whether kept for regular use or displayed as part of an elegant office interior.
Interchangeable wax seal personalisation
The included wooden wax seal is fitted with an interchangeable plate, allowing you to personalise your correspondence with initials or decorative symbols. This makes the Mocenigo set especially suitable for formal letters, wedding stationery, gift presentation, certificates, and keepsake documents. Please ensure you select your chosen seal plate design when placing your order.
Sealing wax and practical use
The included sealing wax allows you to create crisp and elegant impressions that complete handwritten correspondence with a traditional finishing touch. Melt the wax using an alcohol lamp, spirit burner, or carefully with a kitchen lighter, then allow around 20 seconds after stamping before lifting the seal. Good quality sealing wax should melt smoothly, flow evenly, and remain workable long enough to capture the engraved detail clearly.
Enhance your wax seal impressions
For an even more decorative finish, the raised details of your wax seal can be highlighted using Bortoletti wax cream, available in pots of gold or silver. This is a simple way to bring out initials, symbols, and engraved details, adding extra contrast and a more luxurious finish to your completed seal.
Product dimensions and compatibility
The calligraphy pen measures approximately 21 cm in length, offering a comfortable and elegant writing instrument for decorative calligraphy and correspondence. The wax seal is designed to work with a standard 22 mm interchangeable plate, making it compatible with Bortoletti wax seal handles and stamp options across much of the range for added flexibility over time.
Bortoletti Italian craftsmanship
Bortoletti is known for Italian-made writing accessories, sealing tools, and heritage-inspired desk accessories shaped by traditional craftsmanship and decorative metalwork. The Mocenigo set reflects this identity through its hand-finished wooden elements, refined bronze details, and practical arrangement of classic desk tools. It is a writing collection that balances beauty, function, and enduring character.
Selected by Calligraphy Arts UK
At Calligraphy Arts UK, we select specialist calligraphy tools, sealing wax accessories, stationery products, and heritage-inspired desk accessories that offer trusted craftsmanship and lasting visual appeal. This Bortoletti Mocenigo desk set has been chosen for customers seeking a premium wooden writing ensemble with elegant materials, practical accessories, and gift-worthy presentation.
A distinguished gift for writers and collectors
Beautifully presented and rich in traditional character, the Mocenigo set makes an exceptional gift for weddings, milestone occasions, executives, calligraphy enthusiasts, and collectors of fine writing instruments. Whether chosen for luxury office décor, formal correspondence, or personal enjoyment, it transforms writing into a more thoughtful and timeless ritual.
- Ink:
- One large ink bottle
- Pen Rest:
- Yes
- Ink Colours:
- Black
- Manufacturer:
- Bortoletti
- Length:
- 170mm (6.7 inches)
- Nibs:
- Six assorted nibs
- Seals & Wax:
- One seal, one wax sealing stick, one pot of wax cream
- Material:
- Wood, Bronze, Nickel Silver
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Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica, was founded in 1980, in Venice, by four brothers and their father's passion for sculpture and bronze. Many years of experience has led to a leap in quality that has affected the entire creative process and has seen the emergence of fantastic new products. Their creations are an opportunity for the public to appreciate the relevance of material, which has captivated man for many years. Ideal for gifts but at the same time objects of distinction for the refined collector. All of Bortoletti's creations are made by jewelers and projects are small masterpieces of design. The creative process is completely handmade.
Bortoletti was founded in 1980 by four brothers driven by the passion passed on by their father for bronze casting and sculpture.
It was born in Venice, and it was here that a story of love and passion began that has been handed down from father to son in respect for tradition and the need to preserve what is wonderful about culture.
Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica design and create exclusive handmade objects in the tradition of Venetian craftsmanship, from the pencils of their designers and their artistic creativity come the designs of wonderful products and it is always a lifeblood of the whole creative process.
The passion and care they devote to their products are a source of pride and satisfaction for everyone. All creations are unique pieces, handmade and produced elusively in Bortoletti's workshop. By integrating with modern habits, they restore to you the pleasure of giving that has belonged to us all for millennia. The design of Bortoletti's products is so pleasing to the eye because it speaks of the past in the language of the present.
If you have a piece of Bortoletti - you have a part of Venice in your hands.
Hi Trina,
Thank you for asking. Bortoletti recommends using 90% pure alcohol or denatured alcohol (Methylated spirits) for a stable, odourless flame that does not burn or discolour the wax.
The two best, least expensive fuels for the alcohol lamps are denatured ethanol (ethyl alcohol; grain alcohol), and methanol (methyl alcohol; wood alcohol; methylated spirit); both can be cheaply obtained at hardware stores or home-improvement centers.
What is the alternative to denatured alcohol for alcohol lamp?
Try using >99% isopropyl alcohol. It's the closest in structure and physical properties. Denatured alcohol is mostly ethanol with methanol mixed in so it can be sold for non-food use.
Please note that Calligraphy Arts does not sell this as it requires specialist posting, but it is freely available at many hardware and cosmetic accessory stores.
I hope that helps,
Jane
Hello Irene,
Thanks for asking. To seal a lid on a jar, you need to heat the end of the sealing wax with something like a kitchen lighter and carefully drip the melted wax over the area you want to seal. Then, while the wax is still warm, you can press your stamp.
Here is a video showing one method I found on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA7xeigPKMQ
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