Montblanc

A short history of Montblanc brand:

The Montblanc pen brand was founded in 1906 by German engineer August Eberstein and Hamburg banker Alfred Nehemias, initially under the name "Simplo Filler Pen Co." They aimed to produce high-quality, simple fountain pens with built-in ink reservoirs to prevent leaking. The company was later joined by Claus Johannes Voss and others who helped establish it. Montblanc’s first successful model was the "Rouge et Noir," introduced around 1909, featuring a safety mechanism to prevent ink leaks. In 1910, the company adopted the Montblanc name, inspired by the highest peak in the Alps, symbolizing quality and craftsmanship. The iconic rounded white star logo representing the snow-capped Mont Blanc peak was introduced in 1913, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to excellence. The "Meisterstück" (meaning "masterpiece") line, launched in 1924, became Montblanc’s flagship model, representing the highest standards of craftsmanship, combining fine materials and technology. Over time, Montblanc evolved into a renowned luxury brand, expanding beyond pens into watches, jewelry, and leather goods, while maintaining its reputation for premium writing instruments[2]. The company was acquired by Alfred Dunhill Ltd. in 1977 and later became part of the Swiss Richemont Group in 1993, joining other prestigious luxury brands. In summary, Montblanc’s history started with a focus on innovative, reliable fountain pens in the early 20th century, growing through hallmark products like the Rouge et Noir and Meisterstück, and becoming a global symbol of luxury and craftsmanship.
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This table shows all in my database available Montblanc writing instruments. To a particular Montblanc please use the above menu. Click on a picture to enlarge it. This list is sorted by period of production and model/number.
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#	Model/Number	Period	Picture
1.	de Luxe 128 PL	1925
2.	Masterpiece Simplo Original 20	1929-1935
3.	L 53	1931-1934
4.	122 P	1932-1934
5.	Simplo 2	1932-1938
6.	Silvexa Pix	1935-1953
7.	122 S	1936-1939
8.	33	1936-1939
9.	001	1938
10.	234 ½	1941
11.	226	1945-1950
12.	33	1945-1950
13.	Meisterstück 134	1946-1948
14.	Meisterstück 146	1949-1960
15.	202	1950-1954
16.	204	1950-1954
17.	204	1950-1954
18.	206	1950-1954
19.	206	1950-1954
20.	342G	1951		Top
21.	3-42G	1951-1954
22.	344	1951-1954
23.	Monte Rosa 042G	1951-1954
24.	Monte Rosa 042	1952-1956
25.	002	1952-1967
26.	342G	1954-1956
27.	262	1954-1957
28.	15	1955-1964
29.	212	1955-1964
30.	214	1955-1964
31.	216	1955-1964
32.	254	1956-1958
33.	252	1957-1959
34.	252	1957-1959
35.	254	1957-1959
36.	54	1957-1973
37.	24	1960-1969
38.	22	1960-1970
39.	Meisterstück 12	1960-1970
40.	Meisterstück 14	1960-1970		Top
41.	Meisterstück 72	1960-1970
42.	31	1961-1966
43.	32	1961-1966
44.	221	1970-1979
45.	320	1971-1977
46.	Ballpix 780	1971-1983
47.	Ballpix 782	1971-1983
48.	Ballpix 784	1971-1983
49.	Carrera	1975-1977
50.	Carrera 550	1975-1977
51.	Meisterstück 149	1980-1990
52.	Meisterstück Classic 164	1985-1986
53.	Meisterstück Classic 165	1985-1986
54.	Classic	1988-1992
55.	Classic	1988-1992
56.	Meisterstück	1990
57.	Noblesse	1991-1992
58.	Oscar Wilde	1994
59.	Meisterstück 146	1995
60.	Alexandre Dumas	1996		Top

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