Writing Instruments

The Fine Writing Instruments department at Bonhams sells outstanding limited edition fountain pens and related items from the world's greatest penmakers. The department holds two major sales per year, with additional sales added as merited by the availability of these coveted instruments.

Our auctions feature limited edition pens of exceptional luxury, craft and beauty from top manufacturers including Montblanc, Montegrappa, Omas, Namiki, Visconti, Cartier, Dupont, Caran d'Ache, Dani Trio, Aurora, Stipula, Pelikan, Parker, Krone, Loiminchay, Grayson-Tighe, Daniel Oscarson, Michel Perchin, Tibaldi and others. As the world's leading auctioneer of fine writing instruments, Bonhams has achieved numerous record auction prices for our consignors, and our lavishly-illustrated catalogs have set the standard for marketing fine pens.