Meisterstück Special Editions
- 1998 - Meisterstück Special Wedding Edition
- 1999 - Meisterstück 75th Anniversary - "75 Years of Passion and Soul"
- 2010 - Meisterstück Montblanc Diamond Collection
- 2014 - Meisterstück 90th Anniversary Collection
- Ultra Black Special Edition
Disclaimer on Pricing and Valuation
Meisterstück Special Wedding Edition Collection
In 1998, Montblanc introduced a Special Edition range of 4 different Meisterstück fountain pens to celebrate the wedding: a normal black resin 144 "Classique" Fountain Pen and a 146 "Le Grand" Fountain Pen, and a Solitaire in sterling silver 144 Fountain Pen and a 146 Fountain Pen.
In the standard Meisterstück range the actual ring is made of solid 14-carats gold and on the Solitaire pens, the ring is in 18-carat gold. Also, the nibs on the standard range are 14-carat gold and on the Solitaire range, these are made of 18-carat gold.
The pens were sold in pairs (a 144 and a 146) or in single units.
The production of this Special Edition lasted 2 years, from 1998 to 1999, a reason for their scarcity in the market.
The Special Edition range included the following models:
In the standard Meisterstück range the actual ring is made of solid 14-carats gold and on the Solitaire pens, the ring is in 18-carat gold. Also, the nibs on the standard range are 14-carat gold and on the Solitaire range, these are made of 18-carat gold.
The pens were sold in pairs (a 144 and a 146) or in single units.
The production of this Special Edition lasted 2 years, from 1998 to 1999, a reason for their scarcity in the market.
The Special Edition range included the following models:
- "Classique" 144 Fountain Pen
- "Le Grand" 146 Fountain Pen
- Solitaire Sterling Silver "Classique" 144 Fountain Pen
- Solitaire Sterling Silver "Le Grand" 146 Fountain Pen
Meisterstück "75th Anniversary" Special Edition Collection
In 1999, Montblanc introduced a Special and a Limited Edition range of Meisterstück pens to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the first Meisterstück, launched in 1924. The range encompassed all the existing models of the Meisterstück range and also some of the Solitaire models in the Limited Edition.
To distinguish these from the normal range, each pen was made available with an additional ring on the top of the cap with the inscription "75 YEARS OF PASSION" with a diamond encrusted in either yellow gold in the Special Edition, or red gold in the Limited Edition. Also an especially designed nib was developed for these pens - 14kt dual-tone nibs in the Special Edition and 18kt in the Limited Edition series, these also bearing each pen's individual series number engraved in the cap.
The Special Edition range included the following models:
To distinguish these from the normal range, each pen was made available with an additional ring on the top of the cap with the inscription "75 YEARS OF PASSION" with a diamond encrusted in either yellow gold in the Special Edition, or red gold in the Limited Edition. Also an especially designed nib was developed for these pens - 14kt dual-tone nibs in the Special Edition and 18kt in the Limited Edition series, these also bearing each pen's individual series number engraved in the cap.
The Special Edition range included the following models:
- "Mozart" 116 Ballpoint Pen
- "Classique" 164 Ballpoint Pen
- "Le Grand" 161 Ballpoint Pen
- "Classique" 163 Rollerball Pen
- "Le Grand" 162 Rollerball Pen
- "Mozart" 115 Mechanical Pencil
- "Classique" 165 Mechanical Pencil
- "Mozart" 114 Fountain Pen
- "Classique" 145 Fountain Pen
- "Le Grand" 146 Fountain Pen
- "Le Grand/Traveller" 147 Fountain pen
Meisterstück Montblanc Diamond Collection
The Meisterstück Diamond Collection a shining star for the traditional Montblanc brand. The unique 43-facet diamond has a patented star-shaped cut that has developed over an eight year period. The sparkling icon is embedded in a drop of crystal clear precious resin. A 0.06ct. Meisterstück Diamond can be found on the oversized Le Grand writing instruments; the slimmer Classique pens feature a 0.03ct. diamond.
The iconic Meisterstück writing instruments are each crafted in black precious resin and decorated with platinum-plated appointments, including the clip and the three rings embossed with the Montblanc name.
The Meisterstück Diamond range included the following models:
The iconic Meisterstück writing instruments are each crafted in black precious resin and decorated with platinum-plated appointments, including the clip and the three rings embossed with the Montblanc name.
The Meisterstück Diamond range included the following models:
- "Mozart" 116 Ballpoint Pen
- "Classique" 164 Ballpoint Pen
- "Le Grand" 161 Ballpoint Pen
- "Mozart" Rollerball
- "Classique" 163 Rollerball Pen
- "Le Grand" 162 Rollerball Pen
- "Mozart" 115 Mechanical Pencil
- "Classique" 165 Mechanical Pencil
- "Mozart" 114 Fountain Pen
- "Classique" 145 Fountain Pen
- "Le Grand" 146 Fountain Pen
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The prices given here are the low and high average found on the international market between the years 2014 and 2017. The difference between the lowest and the highest values can be due to such factors as the state of preservation, the provenience, the reputation of the seller, and the completeness of the offer (original case, documentation, ink accessories, etc.). Every collector should be fully aware of the difference between selling prices and purchase prices, and between passion and investment.
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Against the normal "market pricing", the following table provides some guidelines for the valuation and negotiation of collectible (not current) fountain pens as per their condition.
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No signs of use, New Old Stock, boxed and fully documented, not inked ever
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No discernable user markings, boxed, dipped or once ink filled
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All parts original, slight signs of use, slight surface scratches, minor discolouration, crisp imprints, trim or body with no significant brassing, no dings, may be boxed, fully working
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All parts original, some signs of use, surface scratching, brassing, light discolouration, fully functional
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Not all parts may be original, heavy sign of use, worn imprints, used look, may need repairs, dings/stratches, medium discolouration
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Not working, missing parts, cracks, strong discolouration, very visible dings
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Another devaluation scale may be considered for particular typologies of damage
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