MONTBLANC 2007 Charlie Chaplin Artisan Skeleton Limited Edition 88 Fountain Pen

MONTBLANC 2007 Charlie Chaplin Artisan Skeleton Limited Edition 88 Fountain Pen:
$80000.00

Ref: 102126

Mod. M28717

Limited Edition: #20/88

Medium (M) 18K gold nib engraved with Chaplin’s iconic accoutrements

Launch: November 2007

Made in Germany

A day without laughter is a day wasted – Charlie Chaplin

Even 40 years after his death, Charlie Chaplin has not lost any of his popularity to the present day.

His signature role as the tramp is one of just a handful of figures in the history of film-making which are known and loved by different generations all over the world.

This instrument pays tribute to perhaps the greatest figure of 20th century cinema, Charlie Chaplin.

Chaplin’s character, the Little Tramp, represents the indomitable spirit of humanity, comically beset by adversity but never defeated.

This pen’s intricate cog-wheels in 18K solid white gold suggest the machines and machinations featured in Chaplin’s most celebrated film, Modern Times.

In what can be described as a stunning specimen of artistic brilliance, the pen has been designed to signify Chaplin’s persona:

the barrel and cone suggest his baggy trousers; the captop is based upon his bowler hat; and the solid gold clip resembles his cane.

Each cog-wheel is set with a brilliant-cut white diamond (circa 0.18 ct) and the captop is set with a luminous mother-of-pearl Montblanc star.

Notice for MB Artisan Collectors:

This model represents a milestone in MB early artisan production.

Montblanc greatly underestimated the labor and expense of making this intricate masterwork, and thus the cost of production exceeded the pre-release advertised price.

Montblanc honoured the originally-advertised price and quickly sold the full run of 88 pens at a significant loss.

It is rumoured that as a result of this miscalculation, Montblanc has decided to never again create a pen of this intricacy and labor-intensiveness.

This pen, then, can be said to represent the highest evolution of Montblanc’s famous design ethic, a pinnacle unlikely ever to be matched.

Because of the The intricate cog-wheels design, MB Charlie Chaplin LE88 can be regarded as the connection point between watch collecting and pen collecting.

A very rare writing instrument that has become a must-have.

I am very happy to to be able to offer to the next caretaker this gorgeous masterpiece.One of the most important and iconic Montblanc Artisan LE ever produced.

In the last ten years I had the privilege of owning around 10% of total Chaplin production. I must admit that the specimen here offered for sale is the best I came across so far.

Of course it comes in pristine and untouched condition (never used and never inked) but that’s not the point.

What makes this specific Chaplin so special really is the “full set PLUS configuration”. In fact, on top of the “regular” boxes and accessories (white cardboard outer box, illustrated inner box, black lacquered display box, booklet and card stating the matching limitation number: #20)this mind-blowing example comes together with: original sales receipt, Chaplin book from Taschen’s Movie Icon Collection (with the rare Montblanc band), 2 CD SET Charlie Chaplin The Essential Film Music Collection performed by The city of Prague Philharmonic, conducted by Carl Davis, Invitation card for the exclusive Chaplin launch event at “24” (24 Kingly Street, London, UK) and the Charlie Chaplin cocktail receipt.

DESIGN FEATURES:

Inspired by the film Modern Times, a masterpiece of 1936 in which Chaplin slipped in the role of a tramp
The intricate cog-wheels, made of solid white gold, which appear to drive one another on the black precious lacquer / Titanium / of the cap and barrel, symbolise the industrial machinations featured in Modern Times
Cone inspired by Chaplins baggy trousers and splayed feed, clad in oversized shoes
Cap top refers to his typical bowler hat
Clip inspired by Chaplin’s walking cane
The limitation number (88) is referring to Chaplin’s age when he died on 25 December 1977
Montblanc emblem in mother-of-pearl

Nota Bene:

For further details please do not hesitate to contact us.

International buyers, please note that the listed item price and shipping cost do not include import duties, taxes, and related charges.

The buyer is responsible for these charges. Before offerding/buying, please check with your local customs or other responsible office for information on these charges.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to message me for more all over the world for us the shipping is an important issue.We use only high quality materials such as double wall cardboard boxes, extra large buble wrap, polypropylene packaging tape, pvc pipe with high resistance.Shipment is guaranteed within 24 hours after receiving payment.We have had some problems our traditional shipping methods (lost packages, major slowdown in delivery) so we decided to move to Fedex Priority Service.So, the shipping costs are now slightly more expensive (between $45 and $100 depending on destination country, volume and weight of the parcel) but the service is greatly better.FedEx requires a telephone number (landline or mobile) on the shipping label.For this reason we ask you to tell us your phone number on the Paypal or with an message.The attached photographs are to be considered part of the description.If you are interested please don't hesitate to contact us.We are at your disposal for any further information.We usually reply messages within the same day, but please allow do bear in mind that our time zone differences might cause a slight delay.Thanks for your time and happy offerding

MONTBLANC 2007 Charlie Chaplin Artisan Skeleton Limited Edition 88 Fountain Pen:
$80000.00

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