lsmith42
June 28th, 2013, 12:02 PM
Presented here is a Montblanc Imperial Dragon fountain pen/ballpoint pen/mechanical pencil set. These writing instruments are serialized as follows:
- fountain pen numbered 1007/5000
- ballpoint pen numbered 1007/3500
- mechanical pencil numbered 1007/1500
These pens were released in Montblanc's Asian market following the release of the Agatha Christie, which did not go over well in that market as the snake is considered an "unpopular" icon.
Per Montblanc:
"The Writers Edition Imperial Dragon gives this glorious creature new life and demonstrates why the dragon has fascinated people for centuries. Each pen in this edition is decorated by an elaborately made dragon clip in 925 sterling silver. Two rubies make the eyes of the dragon glow magically.
The dragon clip and the engraved cap ring form a striking contrast to the barrel, which is made of black precious resin, and the rhodium-plated 18-karat gold nib pays tribute to the mythical creature with an engraving of a dragon’s head."
"Collector's information:
Launch: 1993
Limitation:
3.500 Fountain Pens
2.000 Ballpoint Pens
1.500 Sets, including a fountain pen, ballpoint pen and a mechanical pencil
Black precious resin
925 sterling silver
Dragon’s eyes set with rubies
Rhodium-plated 18-karat gold nib"
These instruments are unused. Included are inner (book-style) boxes and papers.
Price is US$7,500. Payment will be accepted via PayPal or cashier's check. Insured shipping will be additional, and dependent on destination. Reasonable offers will be considered.
Images:
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- fountain pen numbered 1007/5000
- ballpoint pen numbered 1007/3500
- mechanical pencil numbered 1007/1500
These pens were released in Montblanc's Asian market following the release of the Agatha Christie, which did not go over well in that market as the snake is considered an "unpopular" icon.
Per Montblanc:
"The Writers Edition Imperial Dragon gives this glorious creature new life and demonstrates why the dragon has fascinated people for centuries. Each pen in this edition is decorated by an elaborately made dragon clip in 925 sterling silver. Two rubies make the eyes of the dragon glow magically.
The dragon clip and the engraved cap ring form a striking contrast to the barrel, which is made of black precious resin, and the rhodium-plated 18-karat gold nib pays tribute to the mythical creature with an engraving of a dragon’s head."
"Collector's information:
Launch: 1993
Limitation:
3.500 Fountain Pens
2.000 Ballpoint Pens
1.500 Sets, including a fountain pen, ballpoint pen and a mechanical pencil
Black precious resin
925 sterling silver
Dragon’s eyes set with rubies
Rhodium-plated 18-karat gold nib"
These instruments are unused. Included are inner (book-style) boxes and papers.
Price is US$7,500. Payment will be accepted via PayPal or cashier's check. Insured shipping will be additional, and dependent on destination. Reasonable offers will be considered.
Images:
http://lsmith42.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Pens/i-nk95rvd/0/M/_DSC0174-M.jpg (http://lsmith42.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Pens/14784757_5Ztxjj#!i=1777988231&k=nk95rvd&lb=1&s=A)
http://lsmith42.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Pens/i-pwZnQBT/0/M/_DSC0175-M.jpg (http://lsmith42.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Pens/14784757_5Ztxjj#!i=1777988700&k=pwZnQBT&lb=1&s=A)
http://lsmith42.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Pens/i-Rm3QhWG/0/M/_DSC0176-M.jpg (http://lsmith42.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Pens/14784757_5Ztxjj#!i=1777989117&k=Rm3QhWG&lb=1&s=A)
http://lsmith42.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Pens/i-MS7pV34/0/M/_DSC0177-M.jpg (http://lsmith42.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Pens/14784757_5Ztxjj#!i=1777989551&k=MS7pV34&lb=1&s=A)
http://lsmith42.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Pens/i-6NZfTbk/0/M/_DSC0178-M.jpg (http://lsmith42.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Pens/14784757_5Ztxjj#!i=1777989947&k=6NZfTbk&lb=1&s=A)