Help Identifying Mb

[neil.mandevia]

Guys,

First Post!

 

Found this in an old cupboard in a box (not an MB Box).

I checked the MB Website but not listed as a currently retained/produced pen so I am guessing this is some old version not in current production.

 

This is with a converter and has a stub (Oblique B??) nib and the body is mostly heavily tarnished silver. Says 925 on the cap.

 

Even though it is a very old pen (and may be was never inked), it writes as smooth as my 146.

 

 

Need help identifying the pen (and the type of nib) and and help with current pricing (for new as well as a used). Also wanted to know if I can use anything to get the tarnish off without damaging the pen.

 

Thanks.

[jar]

Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell.

 

It is very hard to tell for sure but likely a 144 Solitaire. Are there any proof marks on the body and cap?

[Chrissy]

It's a Mb Silver Solitaire 144 C/C pen.

 

Mb supply their own silver polishing cloths with their silver pens. You can try any gentle silver polishing cloth, but be very careful and just wipe over, don't rub hard. Check where the silver hallmark is in the panel next to the clip and don't rub that. Also, bear in mind that the gold coloured parts are only plated, so be careful to not rub those very much.

 

There is no way to tell what the nib is although that tip looks more like a B or even a BB than anything smaller. It's not an oblique as that would be cut off at an angle

 

It looks like it may need a good flush out after soaking in lukewarm water

Edited March 27, 2015 by Chrissy

[Chrissy]

Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell.

 

It is very hard to tell for sure but likely a 144 Solitaire. Are there any proof marks on the body and cap?

You can just see the signs of the silver hallmark in the panel on the cap.

[neil.mandevia]

Wow ... that was quick! Thanks guys...

 

ID positive ... its for sure a 144SP. Listed here:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MONTBLANC-SOLITAIRE-144SP-STERLING-SILVER-FOUNTAIN-PEN-MED-PT-NEW-IN-BOX-11738-/130858106143

 

 

The pen says 925 on the Cap.. guess that's the Silver Hallmark that Chrissy mentions! With those warnings, I would rather not attempt to polish the pen myself... I am happy carrying a tarnished pen...

 

BTW is that really a 1.5K US$ Pen? Any ideas on resale pricing for used (and tarnished) pens?

 

 

 

Thanks

[jar]

Wow ... that was quick! Thanks guys...

 

ID positive ... its for sure a 144SP. Listed here:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MONTBLANC-SOLITAIRE-144SP-STERLING-SILVER-FOUNTAIN-PEN-MED-PT-NEW-IN-BOX-11738-/130858106143

 

 

The pen says 925 on the Cap.. guess that's the Silver Hallmark that Chrissy mentions! With those warnings, I would rather not attempt to polish the pen myself... I am happy carrying a tarnished pen...

 

BTW is that really a 1.5K US$ Pen? Any ideas on resale pricing for used (and tarnished) pens?

 

 

 

Thanks

 

People sometimes pay crazy prices for stuff on eBay but I would guess that price as high by about $1000.00. Here is a 146 listed for under $900.00.

[neil.mandevia]

 

People sometimes pay crazy prices for stuff on eBay but I would guess that price as high by about $1000.00. Here is a 146 listed for under $900.00.

 

Thanks for that Jar!

 

That settles that if a once inked 146 Sterling Silver costs 900 US$ ... then a 144SP (new or used) should cost much lesser ... agreed. But any idea how much?

[zaddick]

I'd say around $500 - 600 or so in the US.

[Chrissy]

 

 

BTW is that really a 1.5K US$ Pen? Any ideas on resale pricing for used (and tarnished) pens?

 

 

No it isn't. Nowhere near in fact

[jar]

 

Thanks for that Jar!

 

That settles that if a once inked 146 Sterling Silver costs 900 US$ ... then a 144SP (new or used) should cost much lesser ... agreed. But any idea how much?

 

I would guess $400.00-500.00 range. If the nib is stubbish B or BB closer to high end, any other nib near low end.