1997 CATHERINE THE GREAT PATRON OF THE ART LIMITED EDITION FOUNTAIN PEN

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For your consideration, we are offering for sale this 1997 Patron of the Art Series Montblanc Catherine the Great Fountain Pen Limited Edition 3177/4810. The Montblanc is fitted with an 18K Medium (.82mm) nib. This fountain pen does not have the original boxes or literature that typically comes with these Limited Edition pens. 

The splendidly ornamented Patron of Art Edition Catherine II the Great commemorates the great era of the Russian Empire. Rose gold-plated ornamentation featuring blossom wreath motifs adorns the aubergine-coloured barrel of Edition 4810.  Tsarina Catherine’s ambition was to continue the work of Peter the Great. Indeed, her commitment to the arts was impressive: she corresponded with Voltaire, Diderot and d’Alembert, among others. She is responsible for having the Hermitage – the famous winter palace – erected in St. Petersburg, and it is thanks to her love of painting that the royal art collection grew from a few dozen paintings to more than 4,000.

The cap and barrel are in very good condition with no cracks or repairs to the fountain pen. The cap is always securing tightly to the barrel. The Rose gold-plated overlay has been polished to shine brightly. The cap is stamped on the left side with "MONTBLANC 3177/4810"The fountain pen measures 5 5/8" capped and 6 3/8" posted. This is a Limited Edition Montblanc with a production number of 3177 out of 4810. There are no monograms or personalizations to either the cap or barrel. 

This Montblanc fountain pen uses a piston filling system and I have tested it with water and works as it was designed to. I cleaned the inside of the barrel and greased the piston for smooth operation. The piston filler is the metal type, not plastic.

This fountain pen features an 18K medium nib. The nib is labeled "4810, 18K/750, Montblanc Logo, and MONTBLANC 1997" and is considered a MEDIUM point, measuring .82mm with digital calipers. When creating a writing sample, the NIB writes with a medium to a broad stroke/line. The writing sample provided in the image has a medium stroke measuring at .60mm and flexes up to a broad stroke at 1.06mm with medium to firm pressure when measured with digital calipers. The writing sample was done with the actual pen in the images listed for sale. The writing sample was used by dipping the NIB in Montblanc Black Ink.

This Fountain Pen from Montblanc, paying homage to Catherine the Great, is a stunning writing instrument crafted in Germany. The fountain pen has been inked and used. I would grade this Montblanc in Very Fine to Excellent condition. This will be a fabulous writer for someone who appreciates the Patron of the Art collection but wants to use the fountain pen to write with. 

The price reflects the absence of no boxes or paperwork and that the pen has been used. A very fair price for a popular Patron of the Art series Catherine the Great Limited Edition Montblanc!

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