For your consideration, we are offering for sale this Never Inked Limited Edition Montblanc Andrew Carnegie Fountain Pen from the 2002 Patron of the Art Series. This particular fountain pen is a Limited Edition 120 of 4810. This pen comes with the original inner and outer boxes along with the Montblanc International Service Certificate / Documentation. This fountain pen has never been inked, is considered New Old Stock, and is in Mint Condition fitted with an 18K (.88mm) Medium nib.
NOTE: The Art Nouveau design of the Patron of Art Limited Edition pen is an elegant tribute to Andrew Carnegie. The pen boasts a stylish and graceful clip in the shape of a female figure, complete with wings that wrap around the cap like a butterfly. The cap and barrel of the pen are made of precious black resin, which creates a striking contrast with the delicate Sterling Silver (925) fretwork overlay.
The cap and barrel are in perfect condition with no cracks, nicks, dings, dents, or repairs. The cap is always securing tightly to the barrel. The Sterling Silver overlay on the cap and barrel are magnificent works of craftsmanship and really make this fountain pen stand out. The entire fountain pen shines brilliantly displaying brightly on Sterling/925 overlay. This Montblanc is a limited edition number, "120 of 4810" and is imprinted on the left side of the cap. The "925, StØD, 925 Balance/Scale, and Bear's Head hallmarks" are also stamped on the cap, as shown in the images. The fountain pen measures 5 7/8" capped and 6 5/8" posted.
This Montblanc fountain pen uses a piston filling system, I have tested it with water, and works as it was designed to. It is in perfect working order and does so very smoothly. This pen has never seen ink and is considered in Mint, New Old Stock condition.
This fountain pen features an 18K medium nib that measures at .88mm when measuring with digital calipers. The specially designed 18K two-toned rhodium plated gold nib engraved with an Art Nouveau-style lily. The nib is stamped with, "4810, 18K/750, 2002, MONTBLANC, and the Montblanc Logo". The fountain pen has never been used with ink in order to preserve its pristine condition for the next owner or collector.
This Montblanc comes in the original Montblanc wooden lacquered box, outer storage factory boxes, and a Limited Edition International Service Certificate Booklet.
Andrew Carnegie is one of the finest examples of the great American success story. The son of a poor Scottish immigrant, he became a millionaire steel magnate through a combination of luck, skill, and hard work. Despite his fabulous wealth, his whole life was influenced by the privations of a childhood spent in poverty. Andrew Carnegie was firmly convinced that wealthy people were morally obliged to dedicate themselves to charitable works. So, he spent 350 million dollars – almost his whole fortune – on cultural foundations, public libraries, and cultural programs.
This Montblanc Patron of the Art, Andrew Carnegie Fountain pen is in spectacular condition, having never been used with ink. This fountain pen is iconic and would make a fantastic addition to any writing collection. I would classify this Montblanc Carnegie Fountain Pen as being in pristine, mint, never-inked, and new old stock condition.
