Montblanc Annual Editions
The Montblanc Annual Editions are a collector’s series made of white Meissen porcelain featuring hand-painted motifs from the legendary world of “Classical Myths”, the magical atmosphere of the “Venetian Carnival” and the fantastic realm of “Mythical Creatures”.
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| The Complete Collection - 2003 to 2012 |
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| Closer look at the Meissen Porcelain Caps |
Since 2003, Montblanc has issued three new writing instruments a year in the Annual Edition range, each of which was only available for a year in a limited edition of 300 pieces. Made of the finest Meissen porcelain, the caps are decorated by hand-painted images. Each cap is decorated with both the crossed blue swords – the symbol of the Meissen porcelain manufacture – and the year of the edition.
Each porcelain cap is one of its kind, if damaged it can be repaired, but it cannot be replaced. The gold-plated, guilloche-style barrel and the specific 4810 nibs made of 18-carat gold perfect this edition of exquisite writing instruments. The Annual Edition from Montblanc is a tribute to the culture of days gone by and a joy for collectors of exquisite writing instruments.
The Collection consists of:
Year 2003 Edition - launched in September 2002
- Mythical Creatures – Blue Lion (Ref. 7411)
- Venetian Carnival – Coviello (Ref. 7412)
- Classical Myths – Leda (Ref. 7413)
Year 2004 Edition - launched in September 2003
- Mythical Creatures –Flying Dragon (Ref. 8593)
- Venetian Carnival – Columbine (Ref. 8594)
- Classical Myths – Europa riding the Bull (Ref. 8596)
Year 2005 Edition - launched September 2004
- Mythical Creatures –Bird of Paradise (Ref. 9745)
- Venetian Carnival – Arlecchino / Harlequin (Ref. 9743)
- Classical Myths – Venus and Amor (Ref. 9737)
Year 2006 Edition - launched September 2005
- Mythical Creatures –Yellow Tiger (Ref. 35385)
- Venetian Carnival – Pantalone (Ref. 35925)
- Classical Myths –Daphne (Ref. 35924)
Year 2007 Edition - launched September 2006
- Mythical Creatures –The Crane (Ref. 38022)
- Venetian Carnival – Pulcinella (Ref. 38021)
- Classical Myths –Amphitrite (Ref. 38020)
Year 2008 Edition - launched September 2007
- Mythical Creatures –Cerberus (Ref. 0101176)
- Venetian Carnival – Pagliaccio (Ref. 0101177)
- Classical Myths –Danae (Ref. 0101178)
Year 2009 Edition - launched September 2008
- Mythical Creatures –Rich Dragon (Ref. 102402)
- Venetian Carnival – Mezzetino (Ref. 102403)
- Classical Myths –Diana and Aktäon (Ref. 102404)
Year 2010 Edition - launched September 2009
- Mythical Creatures –Leaping Fish (Carp/Goldfish) (Ref. 105201)
- Venetian Carnival – Il Capitano (Ref. 105202)
- Classical Myths –Dyonysus (Ref. 105203)
Year 2011 Edition - launched September 2010
- Mythical Creatures –Papillon / Butterfly (Ref. 105800)
- Venetian Carnival – Il Dottore (Ref. 105801)
- Classical Myths –Athene (Ref. 105802)
Year 2012 Edition - launched September 2011
- Mythical Creatures – The Peacock (Ref. 106636)
- Venetian Carnival –Isabella (Ref. 106639)
- Classical Myths –Zeus (Ref. 106637)
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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