MONTBLANC for ASPREY (Double Signed) Meisterstück Solitaire 3pcs Set 18k Gold

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MONTBLANC for ASPREY (Double Signed) Meisterstück Solitaire 3pcs Set 18k Gold:
$17000.00

W-Germany MONTBLANC for ASPREY (Double Signed) Meisterstück Solitaire Set of Three writing instruments (MB 144 Fountain Pen, MB 164 ballpoint pen, MB 165 mechanical pencil)fully covered and fully hallmarked .750 Pinstriped Yellow Gold.

Retailed by Asprey, London.

This rare 3pcs set consist of:

MONTBLANC Meisterstück Solitaire 18k 750 Pinstriped Yellow Gold 144 Fountain Pen (FP)

Ref. 1447

Serial number: BB0254

Year: late 1980s

Made in W-Germany

Clip hand engraved: Asprey

.750 hallmarks (top cap, cap, clip, barrel).

Two tone 4810 18k – 750 Medium (M) Nib

Converter filling (Montblanc converter included)

MONTBLANC Meisterstück Solitaire 18k 750 Pinstriped Yellow Gold 164 Ballpoint Pen (BP)

Ref. 1647

Serial number: BB0476

Year: late 1980s

Made in W-Germany

Clip hand engraved: Asprey

.750 hallmarks (top cap, cap, clip, barrel).

MONTBLANC Meisterstück Solitaire 18k 750 Pinstriped Yellow Gold 164 Mechanical Pencil (MP)

Ref. 1657

Serial number: BB0171

Year: late 1980s

Made in W-Germany

Cliphand engraved:Asprey

.750 hallmarks (top cap, cap, clip, barrel).

Intro

Montblanc first limited edition product was the Lalique Desk Set, dated 1991. From 1992 onwards Montblanc began manufacturing limited edition pens on a yearly basis (Patron of Art and Writers Series). This means that before the formal opening of the Artisan Dept. in Hamburg (cica 1999) the top-of-the-range was represented by the “Precious Metal” Solitaire line which, at that time, consisted in: 18k Yellow gold pinstriped, 18k Chevron and 950 Platinum writing instruments.

OK, so far nothing new.
The elusive 3pcs Set here offered for sale fall into this remarkabe category but, at the same time, it brings in something even more exclusive: the double signature configuration.

Double Signature

A double-signed pen is one that features both the manufacturer’s name/logo – Montblanc in this case – as well as an additional brand, most often a specific retailer.

The phenomenon of double-signed pens came to exist in notable quantities in the 1980s, at a time when most would-be pen buyers made purchases not through brick-and-mortar boutiques owned and operated by manufacturers themselves, but rather through third-party retailers. Many consumers would recognise and trust certain retailers (such as Tiffany or Asprey) as much or even more than the brands themselves.

In recent years, Montblanc fully understood the potential of this synergy and started many "collaborations" with other established companies like Meissen, Aubrac, Purdey, Pirelli and Ferrari.

Double-signed pens have continued their rise in prominence as collectors and enthusiasts have grown to admire the unique qualities and ideas they represent.

For the sheer exclusivity in double-signed pens, the presence of a two signatures – particularly in 1980s pieces – provides an additional opportunity for emotional connection and intrigue for collectors.

Asprey

Asprey was established in England in Mitcham, Surrey, in 1781. Founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. From its central London location (they had a dual entrance on two of the most desirable streets in Mayfair), Asprey advertised articles of exclusive design and high quality.
Asprey has developed over generations into the finest British jeweller and luxury goods house, and become a name synonimous with refinement and luxury.
For many years, Asprey was the ultimate gift shop in London, where one could buy all sorts of intriguing, exquisite goods.
A testament to their success, their customers included several generations of the British royal family and Indian Maharajahs. However, it was in the 1970s when Asprey of London really hit its heyday. With John R. Asprey at the helm, the retailer managed to attract a large number of Middle Eastern clientele who were starting to come to London to spend their newly acquired wealth, mostly generated from oil and associated industries. For this new clientele, the store continued to be the go-to destination to buy gifts to send back home.

To find a MB Solitaire W-Germany Asprey Set in near mint condition and accompanied of the matching Asprey case is without a doubt an outstandingly rare opportunity for the collector of rare Montblanc writing instruments.

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