Vintage Restored Danish Art Deco 1930s MONTBLANC No. 2 Jet Black PiF Fountain Pen
Item History & Price
MONTBLANC No. 2Flat TopBlack & GFM trimFountain PenMade in Germany HistoryMade in Germany in the mid-1930s. The pen presented in today’s auction is a standard model, with ebonite cap top, and barrel end. Trade mark Mont M-Blanc imprint to the cap and outline of the iconic snowflake logo to the cap top.Double cap band and fluted clip complete the look. Item condition:Decent/use...r grade vintage condition: nice, glossy surface with good imprints. Gold filled trim with normal wear throughout the years of regular use. Filling system (piston) was probably repaired/replaced at some point in the 40s or 50s. Overall, still a nice and well-kept classic pen. It has an M No. 2 Montblanc flex nib which is in good condition and the filling system has been restored with new cork seal and the pen's ready to fill and write. Imprints on the cap:MONT [logo] BLANC 244 M The filling system:To fill the pen, unscrew the black barrel end, immerse the nib in the ink bottle, turn the filler knob counter-clockwise to extend it until it stops, then turn clockwise to fill; wipe the pen point with a soft tissue and screw the barrel end back down and all done! The pen’s filled and ready to write. The filling system has been restored with a new cork seal and the pen’s ready to write.Nib:No. 2 steel (probably originally gold plated) wartime No.2 Montblanc nib – Fine to Medium line, with a good amount of flex, producing a fine to semibold line and writing with lovely ink shading and nice line variation. This pen would make a great smooth writer.DimensionsCapped: c.13 cmUncapped: c.11.7 cmPosted: c.14.2 cmAll photographs are of the actual pen that is a part of this listing. What you see is what you receive. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Within the next couple of weeks I will be listing several other fine fountain pens from my collection so please check out my other items! I will be listing a few more pens next weekend when I have a bit more time so please check back for other auctions. Shipping: U.K. shipping will cost £5 for the Royal Mail Special Delivery, £2 for 1st Class signed for service. Cheaper options are also available - please do not hesitate to contact me using the "Ask seller a question" link. International shipping will be charged at a flat rate of £8.50 for a tracked and signed for Royal Mail service (delivery within 5 - 7 days). Shipping discountsFor both domestic and international shipping you only pay the shipping once regardless of how many items you buy.International Buyers – Please Note: For your protection, I must use a reliable shipping method that provides full trackability/insurability as well as safe delivery in a timely manner. I could ship more cheaply but if the package contents are lost or damaged, you would have no way of recovering your loss. Having said that, if you still prefer to go for a cheaper delivery option, please email me for a quote - but you must state in writing, that by selecting standard international shipping, you are aware of the risk of damage/loss to your item and indemnify the seller against any possible loss or damage. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Thanks for stopping by and happy bidding!