Montblanc
Meisterstück (Vintage, likely 13x or early 14x series)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Piston Filler or Telescopic Piston Filler
Condition
Fair to Poor (shows significant wear, ink residue/corrosion around section and nib shoulders)
Estimated Value
$250 - $600 USD (Depending on exact model designation, restoration potential, and completeness)
Era
Vintage 1940s - early 1950s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Piston Filler or Telescopic Piston Filler
Body Material
Celluloid / Striated Amber Celluloid (visible section/ink window region)
Trim Material
Gold-Plated / Solid Gold accents
Color / Pattern
Amber Striated / Brown Striated
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Classic Montblanc clip (vintage design)
Barrel Shape
Cigar-Shaped / Torpedo
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold (indicated by '14 C' and '585')
Nib Size
Medium / Fine (Estimated based on tipping profile)
Nib Type
Vintage Semi-Flex / Flexible Nib
Nib Condition
Fair (surface tarnishing, plating wear, ink build-up around the base, tines appear aligned but need deep restoration)
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Standard vintage size (approx. 125-135mm capped)
Weight Estimate
Lightweight (approx. 15-20 grams due to celluloid construction)
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1940s - early 1950s
Country of Origin
Germany
Rarity
Rare
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Fair to Poor (shows significant wear, ink residue/corrosion around section and nib shoulders)
Filling System Condition
Unknown / Likely requires restoration (cork seal or silicone gasket replacement)
Estimated Value
$250 - $600 USD (Depending on exact model designation, restoration potential, and completeness)
Special Features
Features the classic early '4810' mountain logo stamp with '14 C', 'MONTBLANC', and '585' gold hallmarking on an iconic vintage celluloid feed assembly.
Ink Recommendations
Gentle, non-pigmented vintage-safe fountain pen inks such as Waterman Absolute Brown, Parker Quink, or Pelikan 4001.
Care Recommendations
Requires professional disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, and restoration by a qualified vintage nibmeister. Avoid modern iron-gall inks or harsh chemicals that could degrade aged celluloid.
Interesting Facts
Montblanc pens from the 1940s and 1950s featured some of the finest flexible gold nibs ever produced, highly prized by modern calligraphy enthusiasts.
Overall Assessment
A highly collectible vintage Montblanc fountain pen featuring a desirable 14K gold logo-embossed nib and amber celluloid body. In its current state, it requires professional restoration to clean ink corrosion and service the piston mechanism.