75th Anniversary Skeleton

75th Anniversary Skeleton Limited Edition Fountain Pen 

In 1999, to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary, Montblanc innovated a brilliant new concept that revolutionised the pen market forever: the skeleton pen. Taking the classic Meisterstück 149 and paring it to its essentials, Montblanc revealed the perfection of the design by eliminating all superfluities. The result was this legendary instrument, the world's first skeleton pen and the most famous and desirable of all limited edition fountain pens. 

The skeleton overlay is crafted of 18K solid yellow gold over a translucent precious resin barrel. The pen is engraved with elegant scrollwork on the rings, clip, inner cap top and telescopic piston, and is signed by the master engraver. A brilliant-cut diamond adorns the section, and the cap top star is a luminous mother-of-pearl. The 18K gold nib, in large size, is richly ornamented. Every detail, internal and external, reflects the highest standards of craftsmanship and design.

The pen is delivered in a domed magnifying box, created by Montblanc exclusively to showcase it. 

Pen Type	Good Value Range	Online/Auction Price Range	Specialty Store Price Range
Fountain Pen	€ 35.000 to € 45.000	€ 33.500 (2015) US$ 29.000 - US$ 88.000 (2017)	€ 45.000 (2017)
Rarity Factor: (R8********) Nearly Unique

NB: The prices given here are the low and high average found on the international market within the dates mentioned. The difference between the lowest and highest prices can be due to such factors as the state of preservation, the provenience, the reputation of the seller, the "quality" of the advert, the complete authenticity of the pieces, and the completeness of the offer as such (case, documentation, converters, ink accessories, etc.). Every collector should be fully aware of the difference between selling prices and purchase prices, and between passion and investment.