Montblanc Meisterstuck Gold

C1986 Montblanc Meisterstuck N°146 Gold Barley Overlay 18k Fine Nib Fountain Pen

C1986 Montblanc Meisterstuck N°146 Gold Barley Overlay 18k Fine Nib Fountain Pen
C1986 Montblanc Meisterstuck N°146 Gold Barley Overlay 18k Fine Nib Fountain Pen
C1986 Montblanc Meisterstuck N°146 Gold Barley Overlay 18k Fine Nib Fountain Pen
C1986 Montblanc Meisterstuck N°146 Gold Barley Overlay 18k Fine Nib Fountain Pen
C1986 Montblanc Meisterstuck N°146 Gold Barley Overlay 18k Fine Nib Fountain Pen
C1986 Montblanc Meisterstuck N°146 Gold Barley Overlay 18k Fine Nib Fountain Pen
C1986 Montblanc Meisterstuck N°146 Gold Barley Overlay 18k Fine Nib Fountain Pen
C1986 Montblanc Meisterstuck N°146 Gold Barley Overlay 18k Fine Nib Fountain Pen
C1986 Montblanc Meisterstuck N°146 Gold Barley Overlay 18k Fine Nib Fountain Pen
C1986 Montblanc Meisterstuck N°146 Gold Barley Overlay 18k Fine Nib Fountain Pen

C1986 Montblanc Meisterstuck N°146 Gold Barley Overlay 18k Fine Nib Fountain Pen

For your consideration, we are offering for sale this absolutely stunning Montblanc No 146 Le Grand MEISTERSTUCK Fountain Pen in the 18K Gold Plated Barley Overlay. This fountain pen has been thoroughly taken apart, cleaned, put back together, and now is in wonderful writing condition. We can date this Montblanc 146 to circa 1985 to 1990 because this Montblanc has the W-Germany stamp on the clip, straight grip, single unit barrel construction, brass piston filler, and 18K bi-color nib. The cap clip ring banding is stamped, "W-Germany" - the earlier 146s did not have serial numbers - Montblanc started using them in the late half of the year in 1990.

This fountain pen cap and barrel are in magnificent condition with no chips, cracks, repairs, dings, or dents with the cap always securing tightly to the barrel. This Montblanc has the 18K Gold Plated Barley overlay and is in excellent shape with no gold loss or scratching - it has been cleaned and polished. The cap has the gorgeous Gold Filled Clip and Cap Banding.

The cap banding is stamped with, "MONTBLANC MIESTERSTUCK No 146". The transparency of the ink-view window is "Water Clear".

There are no monograms or personalizations on the cap or barrel. This Montblanc 146 Fountain Pen measures 5 5/8" in length capped and 6 3/8" posted. The filling system was removed, internal components cleaned, and the piston seal was greased. I have tested the filling mechanism with water and fills as it should. The Piston Filling System works as it was intended to.

The Montblanc NIB is an 18K/750 Bi-Color NIB. The 18K Montblanc NIB likes to write with a very smooth "semi-wet" (not too wet and not too dry but tends to be more on the wet side) and has a fine point measuring roughly. 52mm when measured with digital calipers. When creating a writing sample, the NIB writes with an extra fine to medium stroke/line.

The writing sample provided in the image has the extra fine stroke measuring at. 40mm and the medium stroke at. 72mm with medium to firm pressure when measured with digital calipers.

The writing sample was done with the actual pen in the images listed for sale. The writing sample was used by dipping the NIB in Montblanc Blue Ink. These Montblanc 146 - 18K gold plate overlay Barley fountain pens are incredibly difficult to acquire in today's market, they do not make the barley pattern anymore. I would grade this writing instrument to grade easily in Excellent+ to Near Mint Condition. It is a classy and sophisticated fountain pen along with being a superb writer to add to your writing arsenal collection. Please review all my images as they are part of the description. If you have any questions, please ask. I strive to find unique and difficult to find pieces that I believe will capture the attention of collectors.

I spend a great deal of time traveling, talking with people, sitting at auctions and waiting in line at estate sales to find these pieces. Some of the items are "farm fresh" and some I have had in my possession for years and time to let others enjoy. If I can find out, I will. These are antiques so expect them not to be "perfect". If you want faster service, please contact me to receive a quote.

I do pack carefully, I do not want them to arrive broken. Please make sure they do, if not please request it, if you would like it added.


C1986 Montblanc Meisterstuck N°146 Gold Barley Overlay 18k Fine Nib Fountain Pen