Montblanc Year of the Golden Dragon Edition 888 Fountain Pen
A Factory-Sealed Montblanc Meissen Porcelain Edition of 888
Created in 2000, the Montblanc Year of the Golden Dragon Limited Edition 888 Fountain Pen commemorates the rare Golden, or Metal, Dragon year—an event that occurs only once every 60 years. Limited to just 888 examples worldwide, this important Montblanc writing instrument was produced in collaboration with the celebrated Meissen porcelain manufactory.
The barrel and cap are crafted from white Meissen porcelain and decorated by hand with vivid imperial red, orange and gold dragon and flame motifs. Gold fittings complement the porcelain, while the Montblanc emblem is rendered in mother-of-pearl. Its 18K gold nib is engraved with Chinese characters associated with the Year of the Dragon, completing a design rich in cultural symbolism and exceptional craftsmanship.
What makes this particular example especially scarce is its condition: the original Montblanc box remains unopened in its factory shrink wrap more than 25 years after the edition was released. The pen has never been removed, filled, handled or tested by DSF Antique Jewelry. Preserving the original seal gives this example particular importance for buyers seeking an untouched Montblanc limited edition.
Key Features
• Montblanc Year of the Golden Dragon Limited Edition 888
• Produced in 2000
• Limited to 888 pieces worldwide
• Crafted in collaboration with Meissen
• Hand-painted Meissen porcelain barrel and cap
• Imperial dragon and flame decoration in red, orange and gold
• 18K gold nib with Chinese-character engraving
• Mother-of-pearl Montblanc emblem
• Piston-filling fountain pen
• 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 presentation packaging remains unopened and sealed in its original shrink wrap. Because preserving the factory seal is an important part of this piece’s rarity and value, the pen and interior contents have not been individually inspected or tested.
Important Image Note
The photograph showing the fountain pen outside its box is a reference image illustrating this model. The example offered for sale remains sealed and has not been opened for photography.
The technical and historical details—including the year, edition of 888, Meissen construction, mother-of-pearl emblem and 18K gold nib—are also documented in Christie’s cataloguing of this model.
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