A non-reactive, non-toxic stable material resistant to corrosion, gold has always been valuable since the beginning of time. It has been used in commerce, fashion, and architecture, making it the world’s most traded precious metal. While it can be created artificially, the process—transmutation—is very tedious and expensive. In fact, it’s easier to create diamonds in a lab as producing gold requires nuclear reactions. This is why gold commonly seen in markets are naturally occurring, costly, and rare.

Its value is reflected in the Montblanc 146 Solitaire Gold Barleycorn, an ostentatious piece with a cap and body made from a sterling silver base (92.5% purity) layered with 18-karat gold vermeil. It has an interesting barleycorn texture and carries an 18-karat, two-tone gold nib that offers the famous MB writing experience. 

We have a pre-owned Montblanc 146 Solitaire Gold Vermeil Barleycorn with an F nib for sale. It has general micro scratches and a few small scratches by the lip of the cap, but it’s in good working condition. The pen comes complete with its box and papers. 

Length capped: 14.6 cm.
Length uncapped: 12.3 cm.

Disclaimer: Any variation in color or appearance is due solely to lighting conditions and reflections during photography.