Meisterstück 149
Fountain Pen and Cap
1990 (made)
1990 (made)
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The Montblanc "Meisterstuck 149" fountain pen became a popular fashion accessory during the 1980s. It was seen as signifying good taste, success, and professionalism. The distinctive large black resin body of the Meisterstuck 149 has round smooth lines. The fittings are engraved and gold-plated, while the cap has a white accent which represents a mountain peak. The nib is hand-cut 14 carat gold inscribed with baroque flourishes and the number 4810, which is the height in metres of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Meisterstück 149 (series title) |
| Materials and techniques | Plastic with a gold trim |
| Brief description | Fountain pen and cap 'Meisterstück 149' of plastic with gold, manufactured by Montblanc, Germany, 1990 |
| Physical description | Fountain pen and cap of black plastic with a gold trim. |
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| Credit line | Given by the manufacturer |
| Object history | Registered File number 1990/872. Since 1924, the Meisterstück 149 pen is one of the best-known writing instruments. |
| Summary | The Montblanc "Meisterstuck 149" fountain pen became a popular fashion accessory during the 1980s. It was seen as signifying good taste, success, and professionalism. The distinctive large black resin body of the Meisterstuck 149 has round smooth lines. The fittings are engraved and gold-plated, while the cap has a white accent which represents a mountain peak. The nib is hand-cut 14 carat gold inscribed with baroque flourishes and the number 4810, which is the height in metres of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps. |
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| Accession number | T.215&A-1990 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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