Beschreibung
Overview
Vintage fountain pen from S.T. Dupont production, Montparnasse model, executed in 24K gold finish with tortoiseshell natural lacquer.
A layered construction combining metal precision with patterned lacquer, producing depth, variation, and a distinctive visual character.
Key Details
• Model: Montparnasse (Large Size)
• Material: 24K gold finish & tortoiseshell natural lacquer
• Nib: Hallmarked 18K solid gold – Medium (M)
• Origin: France
• Mechanism: Twist-action (Ligne 2 style)
• Set: Full set (original box, booklet, guarantee card)
• Condition: NOS – New Old Stock (unused / never inked)
• Collector Grade: Collector Grade
• Rarity: Uncommon (patterned lacquer, Montparnasse full set NOS)
Condition & Technical
This pen remains in unused condition, with no signs of ink use or handling wear.
All original packaging and documentation are preserved, maintaining full factory presentation.
Mechanical Features
• Twist-action opening system (Ligne 2–style engineering)
• Controlled, precise mechanical operation
• Internal refill system accessed via rotational extraction mechanism
• Higher-spec construction compared to standard snap-cap designs
Collector Notes
The tortoiseshell natural lacquer creates a unique pattern on each piece, with no two examples identical.
Combined with the Montparnasse large-size construction and hallmarked 18K nib, this results in a piece that is both visually distinctive and technically refined.
Full set NOS examples in this configuration are increasingly difficult to source.
Guarantee
24-month working condition guarantee included.
Covers mechanical functionality under normal use.
Excludes damage from misuse, impact, or incorrect handling.