Lee Kuan Yew's Montblanc pen heads to auction
A Montblanc fountain pen once owned by Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew is being auctioned by Hotlotz with an estimated value of $30,000 to $50,000. The pen, which features an 18K gold nib, was previously sold in a 2003 charity auction.
Why it matters
Historical artifacts associated with significant political figures often serve as markers of national heritage and investment-grade collectibles.
The silver Montblanc Meisterstuck No. 146 fountain pen carries the inscription "SM Lee Kuan Yew".
Listen Summarise A silver Montblanc fountain pen belonging to Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew is up for auction with a $30,000 to $50,000 estimate. The pen, engraved with "SM Lee Kuan Yew," dates to his years as Senior Minister from 1990 to 2004 and features a sterling silver cap and 18K gold nib. The auction by Hotlotz runs from 4 to 16 August and includes works by Singaporean master artists and other collectibles alongside the pen. AI generated
SINGAPORE – A piece of Singapore’s history returns to the spotlight as a silver Montblanc fountain pen, once belonging to the personal collection of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, is up for auction.
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