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Montblanc Masterpiece 149 From 1950's, Boxed And Unused (!)

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Recently, I made a great fleamarket find. A very cool Montblanc box, made of a tortoise like plastic/celluloid. I never expectet that there was really a pen inside and was quite surprised to find a new and unused Masterpiece 149 made of celluloid with silver rings:

 

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According to the feed, it must be a later 1950's pen and I did not know that these pens came with a plastic seal, but every thing seems to be original:
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What's Up At Christof's: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/353841-whats-up-at-christofs/?p=2337615

 

 

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Hey Christof,

 

Why don't you keep the box, since it's fair that you get what you purchased, and I'll take care of the pen for you?

 

Great find. I'm curious how these celluloids compare in size to the resin ones. If you have time, I'd be very grateful to know the length and weight.

 

Thanks, and congratulations!

 

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ps. The box might be 1960s, so later than the pen? My MB12 set came in a somewhat similar package.

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... I'd be very grateful to know the length and weight.

 

 

ps. The box might be 1960s, so later than the pen? My MB12 set came in a somewhat similar package.

 

Hi Ralf

 

The pens lenght (closed) is 144mm.

Unfortunately I don't have a balance wich is precise eough.

 

The support in the case is too wide for even a MB 14, so I think this is the original box to the pen. I also had a MB 22 in a box of similar material, wich looks like this:

 

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What's Up At Christof's: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/353841-whats-up-at-christofs/?p=2337615

 

 

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I'm hoping for the same kind of luck with an unused 139 inside the box (but I'll settle for the 149)! Seriously, that's an amazing stroke of luck, indeed! Congratulations.

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This is the kind of once-in-a-lifetime find we collectors dream about. Congratulations. The pen is absolutely stunning (nice box, too).

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Thst is, indeed, an all original late 1950s 149 with a perfect looking box. Given the yellow color of the celluloid it looks to not have been exposed to much in the way of light or ink if any. MB moved to the polymer piston head I. The late 1950s so it fits the period as original.

 

I have dreams of finding pens once in a while, but even in my dreams the condition is not that pristine. Enjoy!

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Hello:

Congratulations.

The best thing that could have happened to that wonderful pen was to fall into your hands. Take care of her.

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Ah yes, that's the box I have for my MB12. Thanks for the dimensions. I have a 146G that is 135 mm. Quite a lot shorter than the modern ones!

 

Take care,

 

Ralf

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