Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name Montparnasse XL ... this is the largest Montparnasse
Manufacturer and Year S T Dupont, Paris -- late 1980s.
Length 5-1/2"
Filling System Parker-style cartridge or converter filled. A Parker converter is installed. The section/nib is internal, and released by a latch on the end of the barrel. Lift the little latch and turn it counter clockwise; this releases the section and allows access to the converter.
Color Silver-plated (we think) in a lined pattern. Gold-plated trim with a black lacquer inset on the clip. There is a serial number 55BDT81 on the left side of the clip.
Nib 18k Medium nib, wraparound style, marked with an M. It's smooth and looks good.
Condition Excellent + condition. No dents or dings or scratches. Really smooth and shiny, but small hints of plating wear at the end of the barrel, as well as on the gold-plated barrel ring. There is light tarnishing on the cap and barrel. The imprints are sharp. No box or paperwork.