MONTBLANC, REF. 107480/107483/107485, WRITER'S EDITION: JONATHAN SWIFT, A SPECIAL SET OF THREE BOX SETS INCLUSIVE OF FIVE WRITING INSTRUMENTS, LIMITED EDITION, BLACK LACQUER AND RESIN
A special set of three box sets, inclusive of five writing instruments, draws inspiration from “Gulliver’s Travels" to celebrate the author, Jonathan Swift: 1) 107480 - A fine and rare, limited edition fountain pen. Writers Edition Jonathan Swift: Limited to 12,800 pieces (2012). The barrel and cap are made by black lacquer and resin with platinum-plated fittings, a clip, a rhodium-plated 18K gold nib adorned with an elaborated engraving of Lilliput marching through between the legs of Gulliver, and the writer’s signature embellished on the cap. 2) 107483 - A fine and rare ballpoint pen. Writers Edition Jonathan Swift: Limited to 14,600 pieces (2012). Made of black resin with platinum-plated fittings, a clip, and the writer’s signature embellished on the cap. 3) 107485 - A set of three writing instruments including a fountain pen, a ballpoint pen, and a mechanical pencil. Writers Edition Jonathan Swift: Limited to 1800 pieces (2012). The mechanical pencil is made of black resin with platinum-plated fittings, a clip, and the writer’s signature embellished on the cap.
Case No. MBLB5Q25/MBLB5Q2S/MBHB454P2/MBHB44T29/MBHB44FBL
Signature Signed and numbered
Accessories original fitted box and outer box, an instruction and guarantee booklet, and blank international reply card
Notes
The Jonathan Swift series pays tribute to the author's book, Guillver's Travels, and is adorned with engravings and details that evoke key moments of the book. The silver whirlwind design mimics the strings that bound Gulliver to Lilliput, with the clip representing the mayor’s staircase. The cap is shaped like Gulliver’s tricorne hat and features Jonathan Swift’s signature.
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