75 - Montblanc Alfred Hitchcock Great Characters Limited Edition 3000 Fountain Pen

Montblanc Alfred Hitchcock Great Characters Limited Edition 3000 Fountain Pen Montblanc Alfred Hitchcock Limited Edition fountain pen from the Great Characters series. The barrel and cap feature black precious lacquer with a spiral guilloche pattern creating a textured vertigo effect. The fittings and cap rings are crafted from sterling silver. The cap ring is engraved with the name HITCHCOCK, the title DIR, and mentions of his film PSYCHO. The cone of the barrel is engraved with tally marks, and the clip is shaped as a butcher knife. A sterling silver hallmark reading Ag 925 is present on the cap band. The top of the cap features a white star emblem. Included is a thematic box with a red silhouette profile, a limited edition booklet, and a circular metal canister titled FAMOUS QUOTES. The white adhesive label on the side of the box reads Montblanc Alfred Hitchcock Great Characters 3000 Fountain Pen M Made in Germany and 2401/3000. Box: 2 1/2" H x 9" W x 9 3/4" D. Location: 8D CONDITION: The fountain pen shows significant damage to the nib, which is broken and missing its decorative tip. The transparent grip section and internal threads show heavy ink staining and residue. Sterling silver fittings exhibit moderate to heavy oxidation and tarnish throughout. The thematic packaging and canister show minor shelf wear to the edges. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.