“In July 2020, we sold the same pen in gently used condition for $1,560, including the buyer’s premium,” Roberts said. A Patron of Arts Peter the Great Montblanc pen in new condition sold for £900, or about $1,200, in 2014, a then-record for the model. The market for Montblanc pens past and present remains robust. The low end starts with Montblanc’s ballpoint pens, which are priced around $250.Ī Montblanc Lorenzo de Medici limited-edition fountain pen sold for $4,224 in November 2018 at Revere Auctions. In 1924, the company unveiled its first true luxury fountain pen, the Meisterstuck, which translates as “the Masterpiece.” The Meisterstuck is still the top-of-the-line offering among Montblanc pens, with prices soaring to around $1,500 and higher. It was followed by the pen that would later give the company its name: Montblanc. Their first model of pen, introduced in 1909, was called the Rouge et Noir. They produced simple, functional pens, but went on to sell the business to three businessmen who had grander ideas. It was founded in 1906 by two businessmen: Alfred Nehemias, a banker, and August Eberstein, an engineer. In addition to pens, the company also sells fine watches, jewelry, fragrances, leather goods, and eyewear. Montblanc International is a German maker of luxury goods, based in Hamburg. The case of each Montblanc pen is crested with the image of a six-pointed snowcap with rounded edges, an homage to the highest mountain in the Alps: Mont Blanc. In those two categories, customers have a long list of name brands to choose from, but in the world of fine writing instruments, one dominates : Montblanc. Those who spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a pen see it as a fashion accessory that ranks right up there with their Patek Philippe wristwatch and Bentley sunglasses. Why would anyone spend $250, or $500, or $1,000, or more on a fountain pen when a plain but efficient BiC will do the job for a small fraction of the price? The answer, of course, is that pricey pens are more than mere tools. Once an item has been engraved we cannot refund or exchange it, because we will not be able to resell an engraved item.A Montblanc Meisterstuck chevron fountain pen sold for $7,040 in March 2021 at J. For example, in one of the fonts 'Victoria', the letter 'V' looks similar to a letter 'D' because of the italic serif design. There is a small selection of fonts which will contain different character designs, and you may not like or approve of some of them. IMPORTANT: PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR FONT CAREFULLY BEFORE HAVING YOUR SELECTED GIFT ENGRAVED. Personalised engraving is especially presentable for occasions such as Birthdays, Christenings, Retirement, Corporate Gifts & Awards, and many more celebrations. The personal touch can make all the difference with a small message which could say anything you like. If it is a very urgent engraving request then please email or phone and we will then try to turn your order around to meet your deadline. We will engrave your request within 24 hours of receiving your order (excluding weekends and bank holidays). All our engraving is done in-house so we can offer you a very fast turnaround of order. Why not have this gift personalised and make your chosen gift unique and rememberable for someone special.