Montblanc - 242 G Tiger Eye - Fountain pen
05
days
04
hours
01
minute
06
seconds
Current bid
€ 110
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Roberto Posar
Has 25 years’ experience specialising in repairs, restorations, and appraisals.
Estimate € 650 - € 750
 | €110 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €100 | |
 | €11 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 145304 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
The Montblanc 242 G Tiger Eye fountain pen, made in Germany in the mid-20th century, is crafted from precious resin with gold-plated trim.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
A0000005296
Item: MONTBLANC FOUNTAIN PEN in striped brown “tiger eye” celluloid with gold-tone trim
Reference / Edition: Montblanc 242 G
Length: 13 cm capped (approximate measurement)
Diameter: 1.2 cm (approximate measurement)
Period: 1950s (German manufacture, c. 1950–1954)
Materials: Barrel and cap in striped, tiger-eye-style brown celluloid; shovel-shaped clip and double cap band in gold-tone metal; matching celluloid section; 14-karat gold nib (585) engraved with the Montblanc logo; plunger filling system with a knurled knob beneath the blind cap.
Condition: In good condition for its age. The celluloid retains its shine, and the grain is very vivid, with no visible cracks or warping; fine surface scratches from use can be seen across the barrel and cap. The gold plating shows wear, most notably along the edges of the clip and on the cap bands. The nib appears intact and well aligned, with its tines joined. The filling mechanism has not been tested.
Accessories: Loose item only; no box, case, or papers are visible in the photos.
A0000005296
Item: MONTBLANC FOUNTAIN PEN in striped brown “tiger eye” celluloid with gold-tone trim
Reference / Edition: Montblanc 242 G
Length: 13 cm capped (approximate measurement)
Diameter: 1.2 cm (approximate measurement)
Period: 1950s (German manufacture, c. 1950–1954)
Materials: Barrel and cap in striped, tiger-eye-style brown celluloid; shovel-shaped clip and double cap band in gold-tone metal; matching celluloid section; 14-karat gold nib (585) engraved with the Montblanc logo; plunger filling system with a knurled knob beneath the blind cap.
Condition: In good condition for its age. The celluloid retains its shine, and the grain is very vivid, with no visible cracks or warping; fine surface scratches from use can be seen across the barrel and cap. The gold plating shows wear, most notably along the edges of the clip and on the cap bands. The nib appears intact and well aligned, with its tines joined. The filling mechanism has not been tested.
Accessories: Loose item only; no box, case, or papers are visible in the photos.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
242 G Tiger Eye
Country of origin
Germany
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Gold-plated, Precious resin
Manufacturer/brand
Montblanc
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.2 cm
Length
12.1 cm
Nib size
M - Medium
Sold by
