Montblanc
Meisterstück Safety Pen
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Safety Filler
Condition
Fair to Good, showing typical age-related discoloration and fading of the ebonite to a brownish hue
Estimated Value
$400 - $800 depending on restoration state
Era
Vintage 1920s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Safety Filler
Body Material
Ebonite
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Black
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Vintage ball-end clip
Barrel Shape
Tapered flat-top
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Flexible
Nib Condition
Good, flexible tines with visible engraving
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 125 mm capped
Weight Estimate
Lightweight, approx 15-20g
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1920s
Country of Origin
Germany
Rarity
Rare
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Fair to Good, showing typical age-related discoloration and fading of the ebonite to a brownish hue
Filling System Condition
Requires cork seal replacement and professional restoration to function
Estimated Value
$400 - $800 depending on restoration state
Special Features
Early safety filling mechanism where the nib retracts into the barrel using a helical screw knob at the end
Ink Recommendations
Standard vintage-safe dye-based inks, avoid modern iron-gall or high-saturation inks
Care Recommendations
Handle with extreme care, keep away from direct sunlight to prevent further ebonite discoloration, and consult a vintage pen restorer for servicing the internal cork seal
Interesting Facts
Safety pens earned their name because the nib retracted into a sealed chamber, preventing leaks when carried upside down or subjected to air pressure changes in early aviation
Overall Assessment
A classic piece of early 20th-century writing history representing Montblanc's foundational craftsmanship before the dominance of piston-fillers