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Show A Collection of Pens. Tho Cnrnavalet Museum In Paris contains a collection of pons which, whllo Interesting from n connoisseur's point of vlow as works of art, aro no less attractive to thn historian, Kvory tlmo a sovereign visits tho town hall In Paris ho Is beggod to sign his immu In tho visitors' book, nnd for this purposo a richly orna monted pen Is banded tho royal visitor. visi-tor. For tho Intended visit of the king of Itnly tho city of Paris has ordered a special pen ot tho Italian silversmith Froracut Maurice. Tho design !? In XVI. century stylo nnd Is In exquisite taste. Tlu penholder Is ornamented with a Uttlo cnamol cartridge bearing the arms ot the House of Savoy. |