Product Description
Type Limited Edition Fountain Pen
Product Name Louis XIV, from the Patron of Art series. See the Montblanc page on this pen model. #1160/4810
Manufacturer and Year Montblanc, Germany -- 1994
Length 5-9/16".
Filling System Piston filler.
Color Vermeil - gold over sterling silver. Black finials and section. The gold barrel and cap are reminiscent of the interior decor of Versailles, and the palace's famous gardens inspired the floral engravings.
Nib Medium 18k nib, very smooth. It's decorated with bows, a typical fashion accessory in the court of the Sun King.
Condition Near mint, in box, with original paperwork. No scratches, dents, dings, or personalization. Some signs of light usage, but otherwise near perfect. There are a couple of spots where the plating has thinned a bit, such as around the imprint on the cap, which may have occurred when the serial number was impressed (it's not a place where you'd normally see wear) -- you can see in the pictures below. The cap is numbered 1160/4810, and hallmarked 925. All of the imprints are easily read. In Montblanc Louis XIV box, with a numbered plaque, warranty card, booklet, and outer sleeve. The printed folder that contains the booklet, etc. has some creases.