Montegrappa 2010 Bruce Lee fountain pen to go on sale at Bonhams

The Fine Writing Instruments auction that is held in San Francisco, hosted by Bonhams, is going to feature an array of impressive pens. This auction is a collector’s dream, and the main item drawing attention is the Montegrappa 2010 Bruce Lee fountain pen to go on sale at Bonhams.

The pen is part of the brands Icons series. Honoring a legend, the pens were crafted in a limited edition quantity of 88. The 18-carat yellow gold pens were exquisitely designed and feature red celluloid with black veining, referred to as cinnamon, ruby eyes, a solid 18-carat yellow gold dragon overlay, and a Yin-Yang cap-top emblem, that represents balance.

One of the most striking details of the Montegrappa 2010 Bruce Lee fountain pen to go on sale at Bonhams is the medium 18-carat gold nib that is elegantly engraved with a silhouette of the karate icon in action. The nib features the profile of Lee in one of his most famous moves, foot and fist extended, and suspended in the air. Marking the 70th Anniversary of his birth, the legendary martial art instructor certainly can appreciate the homage paid to him with this design.

Montegrappa 2010 Bruce Lee fountain pen

The brand has paid honor to this action icon by presenting this re-introduction of one of their most coveted pens, “The Dragon”. The actor was born in the hour of “The Dragon” in the Chinese horoscope. Fifteen years after the first release, this new pen may resemble the original, but certainly has been designed with a style all its own.

The Montegrappa Bruce Lee fountain pen to go on sale at Bonhams is striking with the black diamonds, and distinguished pocket clip. The second in the Icons series, the brand pays tribute to legends with these designs. Regardless of the field they may reign from, these people are recognized for their achievements and the brand immortalizes them in collectible writing instruments.

Certainly the auction will offer some of the finest in collectible pens. While this design is one of the most sought after, there are many fine writing pens that will be for sale. Remember that limited edition quantities will be for sale, and if you are a writing instrument collector, you will not want to miss out on the excellent choices that will be available at this auction.

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