Description

An extraordinary tribute to one of the most celebrated athletes and humanitarians of the 20th century, this Montblanc fountain pen comes from the highly exclusive Great Characters series, dedicated to the legendary three-time Heavyweight Champion, Muhammad Ali. Released in a strictly limited run of just 98 pieces worldwide—a direct homage to the year 1998 when Ali was appointed as a United Nations Messenger of Peace—this masterwork perfectly balances historic iconography with haute écriture craftsmanship.

The cap is uniquely shaped to mirror a traditional boxing sack, finished in a textured blue guilloche lacquering with hand-engraved solid Au 750 gold inlays that depict a boxing glove and a peace dove. In celebration of his historic third world title, the iconic Montblanc star emblem crowning the cap is beautifully cast with the numeral "3" in solid Au 750 gold. The gold-coated cap ring is further enriched with a precise engraving of Ali’s victory pose alongside the text "TKO-W-7 (15)", capturing his technical knockout victory in the 7th round. The skeletonized gold clip, inscribed with his name "ALI," takes inspiration from the distinct architecture of a championship boxing belt.

Constructed with an intricately patterned solid Au 750 rhodium-coated gold overlay, the vibrant barrel reflects the multi-colored windows of the famed Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The gold cone features dedicated lacquer inlays and is engraved with "NEW ORLEANS 1978 NEW YORK 1998" to mark the milestones of his final championship win and his peace ambassadorship. Uncapping the pen reveals a polished forepart engraved with Ali’s six core principles, leading down to a hand-crafted solid Au 750 gold nib featuring a custom-embossed celebratory motif.

This investment-grade writing instrument is numbered 47 out of the rare 98-piece run. It comes exceptionally well-preserved and complete with its original presentation suite, including the polished black lacquered wooden display box bearing a matching numbered metal plaque, the commemorative illustrated booklet, and the gold-foiled outer presentation sleeve.

Specifications

• Brand: Montblanc

• Collection: Great Characters: Muhammad Ali Limited Edition

• Edition: Limited Edition 98; Numbered 47/98 worldwide

• Type: Fountain Pen

• Nib Material: Hand-Crafted Solid Au 750 Gold

• Barrel Composition: Printed tube with solid Au 750 rhodium-coated gold overlay

• Cap Composition: Blue guilloche lacquer with hand-engraved solid Au 750 gold inlays

• Trim & Accents: Special shape championship-belt skeleton clip with signature gold-coating

• Dimensions: 148 mm length × 18.5 mm diameter

• Weight: 107.01 grams

• Included Accessories: Original black lacquered wooden presentation case with metal edition plaque, limited edition booklet, and gold-foiled outer box

Keywords 

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