Montblanc Meisterstuck 12 Vintage Fountain Pen. Black resin barrel and cap with gold filled pocket clip and trim. 'Cardinals hat' cap ring with 'MONTBLANC MEISTERSTUCK 12' engraved to bottom edge. Orange faceted ink view window. Helical screw piston filling system with elastomer piston seal. Pull off, push on cap which may be posted on rear of barrel. 18 carat gold kugel (ball ended) nib with ebonite ink feeder. Germany mid 1960's. 

 

 

Pen Serial Number: Not Applicable 

 

 

Pen has been fully disassembled and ultrasonically cleaned. Nib and feed removed from section, nib polished and re-aligned with feeder. Piston filling mechanism removed, cleaned, lubricated and adjusted for maximum piston travel. Pen barrel and cap delicately hand polished. Reassembled, write tested and finally flushed with clean water. Pen is supplied in bespoke Hepworth Dixon card box.

Pen barrel and cap are free from cracks, hairlines and noticeable surface scratches. There are no personalisation. Gold plating to clip and 'Cardinals Hat' cap band is excellent with no pitting or age related ware. Barrel and cap have a high gloss sheen. Piston filling system slides with ease and draws up maximum ink volume. Cap clutch and clip firm and positive. Overall pen is ready to write and is in excellent condition. 

The Meisterstück 12, 14, 22 and 24 replaced the torpedo shaped 142, 144 and 146 series of the 1950’s. The hooded nib, the triangular shape of the clip and slip-cap show typical design trends of the 1960’s. The Montblanc 12 is slimmer and a lighter than it’s predecessors. The kugel (ball ended) medium wing nib is an absolute delight to write with.