MONTBLANC 2009 Artisan Great Characters Mahatma Gandhi LE241 Fountain Pen

Ident: 105367

Launch: October 2009

Limited edition: 241

My life is my message. Mahatma Gandhi

In honor of the great pacifist advocate of Indian independence, teacher of non-violence and exemplar of humanity, Montblanc created this exceptional pen. 

The solid white gold barrel, brushed in a horizontal linen pattern, represents truth and peace. The barrel is wrapped in golden wire, reminiscent of a spindle, Gandhi's favored symbol of common cause with the people. The clip is set with a fever opal, whose cut is reminiscent of a spinning wheel, an object of great symbolic value to Gandhi. The saffron colour stands for courage and the willingness to make sacrifices.

Medium (M) 18K two-tone gold nib, engraved with a portrait of Gandhi. 

It comes with: Outer box, display box, booklet/ International Reply Card (duly signed and stamped), and a small hardcover volume of Gandhi's words of wisdom. 

Fully working and ready to write. Never used and never inked. Still with plastic film around the nib section. Converter filling.

Design features:

·      The design of the 750 white gold barrel and cap reflects the exquisite texture of Indian shot silk.

·      In contrast to this smooth, even surface, a gold wire, entwined by hand around the middle of each limited edition, evokes the roughly-wound yarn on the spindle with which Gandhi spun every day for half an hour, regardless of where he was or whom he was talking to.

·      The fever opal is representing the orange colour that is part of the Indian flag

·      The nib shows the image of Mahatma Gandhi, walking on a stick, during his salt march

·      The cone bears a fine engraving of Gandhi’s signature

·      The edition is limited to 241 pieces following the distance of Gandhi’s salt march (241 miles)

Product features:

·      750 solid white gold

·      Hand-wound 750 gold thread as spindle

·      Clip set with one Fire Opal (0,05 carat, Rose cut, Orange colour)

·      750 solid gold nib, rhodium plated

·      Montblanc emblem in mother of pearl

Nota Bene:

From a Collector’s point of view the Great Characters Line is one of the most enjoyable Category. GC line is increasing its popularity year after year. Many top MB Collectors decided to invest on this specific series (both regular and Artisan) making it the “nerve centre” of their Collection.

For privacy reasons the limitation/serial number will be revealed to the concerned Buyer only. We fully support the idea that luxury must be comfortable so, for this kind of product (Montblanc Artisan Edition pens), we offer a worldwide bespoke “delivery in person” service. For further details please do not hesitate to contact us.