Help Please - Found 146 In London

[Nostrum4664]

Good morning,

 

I was wondering I ask for your advice and any pointers you may have and sorry of this is the wrong place, feel free to move/delete.

 

I found a Meisterstueck 146 a few days ago in the SE1 area of London, and really would like to get this beautiful piece back home. And judging from the wear, I presume this pen had a huge sentimental value to the owner. I did put up some notes with my details where I found it, but have had no contact. Nearby police station, advised they no longer deal with lost property.I have, based on the engravings relating to an automotive deal (I presume), tried to get some leads on how to find the owner.is there a serial number or anything else that I (and a number of my colleagues that were up for a challenge) have missed? What do you suggest?

I would now would really value your help if there is anything else you suggest I do/or help get some more details on the pen?

 

The pen, apart from said engravings, has some distinctive marks that may help you or someone you know identify the pen. The pen appears to have dried up a while ago, and it seemed odd that it was lost in such a public space...

 

 

I look forward to hearing from you

 

Nostrum4664

 

Markings are Germany on the clip ring. I can't see anything under the clip. -Montblanc - Meisterstueck No 146- Nib 4810 14K 585, which I presume ius a standard nib. Clear blue window.

Edited July 31, 2016 by Nostrum4664

[Kenlowe]

The prospects are very slim of finding the right owner, they are unlikely to read this forum and there isnt a real method of finding your lost property, I know from the times when I have lost pens that I just have to get on with it.

 

If you are reluctant to keep it you could always sell the pen and donate to charity

[Chrissy]

Hello and welcome to FPN.

 

I made some suggestions about what options you might try by PM, but I agree with Ken that your chances of getting this back to it's original owner could be slim.

 

If it has an engraving that might help.

[Nostrum4664]

Hi,

 

many thanks for your comments! I agree chances aren't huge, but it should show up on google either way. Any other comments welcome

 

Nostrum

[T4TEXAS]

How do you mean that "it should show up on google"?

Edited July 31, 2016 by T4TEXAS

[da vinci]

Hi,

 

many thanks for your comments! I agree chances aren't huge, but it should show up on google either way. Any other comments welcome

 

Nostrum

The fact you are at least willing to try is to be commended

[Nostrum4664]

Thanks and sorry I wasn't clear. I presume anyone googling for it in a few days should find the post.I'll give it a bit of time and then consult with the forum. In the meantime, Chrissy has made some very helpful suggestions that I will follow up!

 

thanks again

Edited July 31, 2016 by Nostrum4664

[Kenlowe]

Thanks and sorry I wasn't clear. I presume anyone googling for it in a few days should find the post.I'll give it a bit of time and then consult with the forum.

 

 

That is remarkable thinking, I tried it out and it works.

[Pravda]

You never know, the owner might be a member! Great thinking and even better character. You, sir, are a gentleman

[jar]

The ink window, clip engraving and nib point to a pen from the 70s-80s. I hope you can find the owner but in the meantime try to keep it healthy. Feed it lots of ink and make sure it gets exercised and does not just get shut away pining for its lost owner. Try to get it out in public so it can make new friends.

[Pentulant]

It is kind of you to go to such effort to return the pen to its owner.

 

I hope that when I lose a loved pen, the finder is as kind as you.

[my63]

I also commend you for your honesty there is a famous pen repairer based in London called Henry Simpole or trufflefinder here on FPN. if I lost a pen in London I would certainly contact him. a pen of that age may well have come across his repair bench or maybe a Montblanc boutique in London may have seen this pen.

The law states if you have made all reasonable attempts to find the owner after three months it is yours if you kept it and the owner turned up in the future you could always return it.

[meiers]

This is a very kind gesture.

[Chrissy]

It is kind of you to go to such effort to return the pen to its owner.

 

I hope that when I lose a loved pen, the finder is as kind as you.

 

I hope that I never lose a pen.

 

However, it would be nice to think that if such a disaster ever befell me, then it would be found by someone like Nostrum.

[saskia_madding]

Maybe try the FPN group on Facebook too?

[sd10521]

Best of luck with your kind effort of finding it's owner.

[Pen Nut]

You never know, the owner might be a member! Great thinking and even better character. You, sir, are a gentleman

 

+ 1

[meiers]

 

+ 1

yes

[Nostrum4664]

thank you all for your kind words, but I have a hunch you'd do the same, and enjoy the challenge like I do (and this maybe being my not-so-altruistic reason). A quick google search to lost/found does now point here, so let's sit back and wait.

With regard to pointers (thanks @my63 and @chrissy) - It doesn't look like a pen that would have have it's regular MOTs, but i will try and will pop into the shop at Canary wharf as well next time I am there, just in case.

 

I certainly will try to get it back in order (the piston is broken), but I do feel this would never become 'my pen'. Let's give it a few weeks, be optimistic and, failing that, and find it a better home than mine in aid of a cause of your choosing, given your shared enthusiasm and help.

 

 

Nostrum

Edited August 1, 2016 by Nostrum4664

[alc3261]

Perhaps we could organise a Charity Raffle in the PIF Forum??

I believe this is legal in the UK were you (and me) are, although I know not in the USA due to Shawn Newton having to sell postcards for his Scholarship fund and not run a raffle.