Montblanc - Monte Rosa 042G with 14K .585 Nib - Fountain pen
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Selected by Roberto Posar
Has 25 years’ experience specialising in repairs, restorations, and appraisals.
Estimate € 170 - € 200
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The German-made Montblanc Monte Rosa 042G is a piston-filling fountain pen made of resin with a 14-karat gold nib.
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The Montblanc Monte Rosa 042G is a distinctive piston-filling fountain pen from the 1950s and one of the most attractive models from Montblanc’s Monte Rosa line. The “G” designation identifies the version fitted with a 14K gold nib, distinguishing it from the more commonly encountered steel-nibbed 042. Characteristic details include its compact rounded profile, transparent ink window and the decorative scalloped cap band that gives the model a particularly recognizable mid-century appearance. Produced in Germany during Montblanc’s important post-war period, the 042G combines traditional piston-filler construction with a high-quality gold nib and a design quite different from the better-known Meisterstück models, making it an appealing choice for collectors looking for a less frequently encountered vintage Montblanc.
The pen is in very good, pre-owned condition and has been carefully cleaned. Imperfections: light scratches, marks and minor signs of use, slight plating issues. The piston operates smoothly, and the pen is ready to use.
Seller's Story
International bidders are very welcome.
Please kindly note that shipments to destinations outside the EU customs territory and/or EU VAT area may be subject to import duties, local taxes, customs clearance fees, or other import-related charges.
Such charges are not included in the purchase price or shipping costs and, where applicable, are the responsibility of the buyer.
Buyers are kindly advised to take any potential import costs into consideration before bidding.
The Montblanc Monte Rosa 042G is a distinctive piston-filling fountain pen from the 1950s and one of the most attractive models from Montblanc’s Monte Rosa line. The “G” designation identifies the version fitted with a 14K gold nib, distinguishing it from the more commonly encountered steel-nibbed 042. Characteristic details include its compact rounded profile, transparent ink window and the decorative scalloped cap band that gives the model a particularly recognizable mid-century appearance. Produced in Germany during Montblanc’s important post-war period, the 042G combines traditional piston-filler construction with a high-quality gold nib and a design quite different from the better-known Meisterstück models, making it an appealing choice for collectors looking for a less frequently encountered vintage Montblanc.
The pen is in very good, pre-owned condition and has been carefully cleaned. Imperfections: light scratches, marks and minor signs of use, slight plating issues. The piston operates smoothly, and the pen is ready to use.
Seller's Story
International bidders are very welcome.
Please kindly note that shipments to destinations outside the EU customs territory and/or EU VAT area may be subject to import duties, local taxes, customs clearance fees, or other import-related charges.
Such charges are not included in the purchase price or shipping costs and, where applicable, are the responsibility of the buyer.
Buyers are kindly advised to take any potential import costs into consideration before bidding.
