




Montblanc Year of the Golden Dragon Limited Edition 2000 Fountain Pen
A Factory-Sealed Montblanc Edition with an 18K Gold Dragon
Created to commemorate the year 2000, the Montblanc Year of the Golden Dragon Limited Edition Fountain Pen celebrates the rare Golden, or Metal, Dragon year, which occurs only once every 60 years. This exceptional Montblanc writing instrument was issued in a strictly limited edition of 2,000 individually numbered examples.
Crafted from polished black precious resin, the pen is distinguished by an intricately sculpted 18K solid-gold dragon clip that winds dramatically around the cap. Two rubies form the dragon’s eyes, while a cultured freshwater pearl is held within its jaws. These carefully considered details transform the functional clip into a miniature work of goldsmithing.
The pen is fitted with an 18K gold medium nib, engraved with Chinese characters associated with the Year of the Dragon, and employs a traditional piston-filling mechanism. The combination of black resin, solid gold, rubies and pearl gives this limited edition a strong visual identity while reflecting the symbolism of power, prosperity and good fortune traditionally associated with the dragon.
According to the original exterior label, this example is No. 1481 of 2000, with manufacturer reference 28667 and a medium nib. Most importantly, the original Montblanc box remains unopened in its factory shrink wrap more than 25 years after its release. The pen has not been removed, filled, handled or tested by DSF Antique Jewelry, preserving its exceptional new-old-stock presentation.
Key Features
• Montblanc Year of the Golden Dragon Limited Edition 2000
• Created in 2000
• Individually numbered No. 1481/2000, according to the exterior label
• Manufacturer reference 28667
• Polished black precious resin barrel and cap
• Sculptural 18K solid-gold dragon clip
• Two ruby-set dragon eyes
• Cultured freshwater pearl held within the dragon’s jaws
• 18K gold medium nib with Chinese-character engraving
• Traditional piston-filling mechanism
• Medium nib, according to the original packaging
• Factory-sealed original Montblanc packaging
• Exceptional new-old-stock condition
Condition
Excellent new-old-stock condition. The original Montblanc presentation packaging remains unopened and sealed in its factory shrink wrap. Because maintaining the original seal is an important part of this pen’s rarity and value, the pen and interior contents have not been individually inspected or tested.
Important Image Note
The photographs depicting the fountain pen outside its packaging are reference images illustrating this model. The actual No. 1481/2000 offered by DSF Antique Jewelry remains factory sealed and has not been opened for photography.
The construction and materials—including the black resin body, solid-gold dragon, ruby eyes, cultured pearl and 18K gold nib—are independently documented in Christie’s cataloguing of the model.
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