Montblanc Great Characters James Dean Limited Edition 1931 Rollerball - 117893
The Montblanc Great Characters Limited Edition 1931 James Dean Rollerball 117893 is a new old stock piece. It has never been used. Original factory stickers remain in place on the silver barrel. The sterling silver barrel carries surface tarnish consistent with extended storage - a natural and entirely reversible characteristic of silver that does not affect the pen's integrity or writing performance in any way. The pen is sold as found, exactly as it left the reseller's stock.
The barrel is 925 sterling silver engraved in the style of the front grille of James Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder. The cap is dark brown precious wood. One of Dean's most famous quotes - "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - is engraved on the cap. The clip is ruthenium-plated and formed in the shape of a shotgun, referencing the famous firefight scene in Giant. The fittings are ruthenium-plated throughout. The cap closes via screw mechanism. No issues to report on wooden cap, engraving, clip, or fittings beyond the tarnish present on the silver barrel sections.
The pen writes via a standard Montblanc rollerball refill and has never been used. It writes as new. It is also compatible with a Montblanc fineliner refill. Compatible refills include Mystery Black and Pacific Blue.
This edition is limited to 1931 pieces worldwide - the year of James Dean's birth - and is sold out worldwide. Each pen carries its individual edition number. It cannot be purchased through any authorised Montblanc retailer and has not been available at retail for several years. This example is number 473 of 1931.
This pen comes complete with its original Montblanc box and papers.
| Series | Great Characters |
| Model | 117893 |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Filling Mechanism | Rollerball |
| Nib Size | N/A |
| Nib Material | N/A |
| Includes Box | Yes |
| Includes Papers | Yes |
| Year / Era | 2018 |
We use five condition grades across all listings:
- Mint - The pen shows no signs of use or wear. It may or may not include original box and papers. It presents as new.
- Excellent - The pen shows minimal signs of use. Any wear is very minor and typically only visible under close inspection. It writes perfectly.
- Very Good - The pen shows light signs of use consistent with careful ownership. There may be light surface scratches or minor brassing on trim. It writes perfectly.
- Good - The pen shows clear signs of use. Wear is honest and disclosed in the listing. It writes well. Good condition pieces represent the strongest value in our collection.
- Fair - The pen shows significant wear or has a specific issue disclosed in full in the listing. Fair condition pieces are typically for collectors who intend restoration or who want a specific model at the lowest possible entry point.