Collecting
How to catalog a Montblanc collection
Fields, photographs, and routines to turn a set of pens into [K a searchable collection.
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Essential Information
Record brand, line, reference, edition number, material, mechanism [9D [K mechanism, nib, measurements, condition, and accessories. Add date, origin, [7D [K origin, and acquisition cost in a private area.
Use consistent vocabulary. This allows filtering the collection an [2D [K and comparing pieces without relying on memory.
Images and History
Photograph identifying details and associate files with the correc [6D [K correct record. Note cleanings, restorations, loans, and changes in conditi [7D [K condition.
Keep secure copies in separate locations. A lost catalog is an imp [3D [K important part of the collection's history that disappears.
Editorial and educational content. For authentication, evaluation or repair, consult a professional.