Montblanc Patron of Art Fountain Pen "Marquise de Pompadour"
Montblanc Patron of Art limited edition fountain pen, "Homage to the Marquise de Pompadour," numbered 3254/4810. White Meissen porcelain cap hand-painted with a sepia rose amid gilt foliage, marked in gold MONTBLANC 3254/4810 above the blue crossed-swords Meissen manufactory mark; black cabochon cap top inset with the Montblanc star emblem, gold-plated clip and mounts. Gold-plated barrel with white lacquer pinstripe inlays, piston filling system, and 18K gold nib engraved 4810 with scrolled decoration. Accompanied by the original lacquered presentation case with engraved Marquise de Pompadour plaque.
Condition: Very Good. Porcelain cap free of chips, cracks, or losses; hand-painted decoration and gilding bright. Gold plating with light surface scratches and scattered minor spotting to the barrel, most visible near the center band and at the barrel end. Ink residue and staining to the nib collar and section consistent with prior use; nib tines appear aligned. Presentation case with discoloration and ink spotting to the cream suede lid lining and light scuffing to the exterior. Filling mechanism not tested.
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