It all began three decades ago in 1978. In recognition of his extraordinary performance, Mel Wimore’s employers gifted him a stunning Montblanc pen. Overjoyed, inspired, Mel embarked on his decades-long journey with Montblanc pens- a journey which culminates this June with The Mel Wilmore Collection of Extraordinary Montblancs auction at Bonhams. And before the gavel bangs on the exquisite pieces, they will be showcased at cities like Hong Kong and New York. Bonhams earlier collaborated with Butterfields for hosting an auction of rare Montblanc pens, including the the Montblanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Royal LeGrand, a legendary Diamond Solitaire pen featuring 4,500 brilliant cut white diamonds over an 18k yellow gold barrel, also known as one of the world’s most expensive writing instruments.

Bonhams sells greatest single collection of Montblanc pens

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In age when iPads, iPhones, and other such smart devices rule the roost, when it comes to communication, the good old fine penmanship is slowly drawing its curtains over itself. The trend of writing hands seems to have the curtains drawn over it, as the task is now wholly electronic. But for collectors and some niche writings enthusiasts, there is nothing that can replace the traditional writing instrument. Faber Castell, one of those who still make the premium of them all, has previously shown us the most expensive pencil, and also the special edition Pen of the year 2010, now has bought in the 2012 Pen of the year which has been lent quiet the Midas touch. Made with exotic fabrics like wetland Oakwood, and plated with 24K gold leaves, there lies a chessboard like crafted citrine gemstone in the cap. Perhaps this is the reason it retails for $4,695, and only 1,500 will ever be made.

Faber Castell Pen of the Year 2012

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When it comes to symbolizing any occasion person with sophistication and literary royalty, very few brands have been able to do justice with such royalty and sophistication. One of the few, who have done so with aplomb and notable success, is Mont Blanc- the premium writing instrument maker. On Previous occasions, they have managed to craft masterpieces like the Mont Blanc brand tribute edition, the A380 Skeleton FIFA World Cup edition, or even the Royal Monaco wedding pen, which are the glaring symbols of fine pen making art. Now their latest stroke is the Patron of the Art edition 2012: Joseph II series of writing instruments, which symbolizes one of the revolutionary monarchs of erstwhile Europe. With ornamentation similar in design and shape to the royal family crest, this series is indeed a fitting tribute to his persona.

Montblanc Patron of the Art: Joseph II red and gold pen

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