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 catalogues have set the standard for marketing fine pens.

Lots in future auctions

Highlights from past auctions

Sold for US$ 25,000 inc. premium
MONTBLANC: Magical Black Widow White Gold Limited Edition 88 Skeleton Fountain Pen
Sold for US$ 24,400 inc. premium
MONTBLANC: Sir Winston Churchill Limited Edition 53 Fountain Pen
Sold for US$ 55,000 inc. premium
MONTBLANC: Magical Black Widow Ateliers Privés Limited Edition 8 White Gold & Diamond Skeleton Fountain Pen
Sold for US$ 68,500 inc. premium
MONTBLANC: Meisterstück 149 75th Anniversary Solid Gold Skeleton Fountain Pen & Automatic Watch, Limited Edition 75