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Montblanc Masters for Meisterstück
Symbolised since 1924 by the legendary Montblanc Meisterstück
Fountain Pen, and notorious for its savoir-faire, Montblanc has long
fostered a great respect for other advocates of fine craftsmanship –
artisans who are masters in their field. It was in this spirit that, in 2010,
Montblanc initiated the Montblanc Masters for
Meisterstück collection.
Three hundred years ago, in the Kingdom of
Saxony, an alchemist under royal mandate to find
the secret of manufacturing gold, stumbled across
a far more valuable discovery: Meissen porcelain,
one of the most exquisite and delicate materials
known to man. In the centuries that followed,
Meissen came to set the standard for fine ceramic manufactories,
and is hailed as being the greatest influence on the development of
European porcelain.
The history and excellence of Meissen – the white gold of Saxony
– is perfectly aligned with the proud heritage and craftsmanship of
Montblanc. The two Houses seeming destined for collaboration,
Montblanc invited Meissen to create the Meisterstück Porcelain Black
& White line. Today, the blue 'Crossed Swords' of Meissen that adorn
each piece from the Meisterstück Porcelain Black & White line have
become one of the oldest brand emblems in the world.
Following this collaboration with Meissen porcelain, Montblanc
presents its latest collection, and a tribute to the excellence of Forge
de Laguiole knives, crafted in the L' Aubrac region of southern France.
Derived from both the local capuchadou and the Spanish navaja, the
Laguiole knife was originally produced in 1829 and used by L'Aubrac
farmers and cattle herders, before later becoming a cult object
recognised as a symbol of French art de vivre.
Crafted by hand from start to finish in up to 180
operations by a single artisan, a Laguiole is not just
a knife. Imbued with the care and commitment of
the hands that made it, it is a talisman, a faithful
companion, just like a Montblanc Meisterstück
Fountain Pen.
Drawing on the expertise, dedication and inspiration of each of their Houses,
the craftsmen of Montblanc and Forge de Laguiole worked together to
produce the new Montblanc Masters for Meisterstück L' Aubrac.
The Meisterstück LeGrand Fountain Pen is interpreted in ebony wood,
intricately carved in a three-dimensional pineapple pattern, each
facet of which is then set with a brilliant diamond.
Fusing the heritage of Montblanc as the maison of exceptional writing
instruments with that of Forge de Laguiole as the epitome of the finest
French knives, the collection is a masterpiece of magnificent artistry.
Representing the absolute pinnacle of this collaboration is the
Montblanc Masters for Meisterstück L'Aubrac Atelier Privé Edition,
limited to just eight pieces, each of which was meticulously hand-
crafted by the most highly skilled artisans of both Montblanc and
Forge de Laguiole. Items from this collection can still be found, if
collectors don't mind the hunt.
The Meisterstück LeGrand Fountain Pen is interpreted in ebony
wood, intricately carved in a three-dimensional pineapple pattern (a
traditional Laguiole motif and one of the most challenging to create),
each facet of which is then set with a brilliant diamond. Equally
exquisite are the ornate 18-carat gold nib and fittings, engraved with
a delicate leaf motif. Appropriately for such an exceptional piece,
the cap is crowned by a Montblanc diamond, the patented gem cut
replicating the legendary Montblanc star.
Limited to 50 pieces, the Montblanc Masters for Meisterstück L'Aubrac
Artisan Edition is fashioned from Brazilian precious wood enhanced by
finely chiselled 18-carat white gold inlays. This refined interpretation of
the Meisterstück LeGrand Fountain Pen is completed by an 18-carat
gold nib and a Montblanc diamond on the cap.
The Montblanc Masters for Meisterstück L'Aubrac Special Edition
comprises a Meisterstück LeGrand Fountain Pen and Rollerball
crafted from exotic granadilla wood, highly prized for its fine grain and
lustrous waxed finish. The cap and barrel feature tiny, sterling silver
rivets inspired by the handles of Forge de Laguiole knives, while the
silver cap rings are decorated with a heritage Laguiole motif alongside
the Montblanc signature. An 18-carat gold nib on the Fountain Pen and
the Montblanc star emblem in mother-of-pearl complete the items.
Through these unique collaborations, Montblanc has ensured that
centuries-old traditions are not only preserved but reinvented for
the benefit of future generations. These elegant, collectible writing
instruments are destined to be treasured by connoisseurs of true
craftsmanship – people who share the timeless values of tradition and
dedication represented by Montblanc and its collaborators – for many
years to come.
Enquiries can be made through Montblanc Boutiques countrywide:
Sandton City (Johannesburg) +27 11 666 2804, Gateway (Durban) +27
31 566 3041, or V&A Waterfront (Cape Town) +27 21 421 5015.
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