Montblanc in Denmark 1914 -1992. The Untold Story

Montblanc #226 with original pricelist

BigBen fountain pen and pencil. 12-sided with #6 goldnib.

Selection of vintage Montblanc fountain pens and pencils found in Denmark.

Vintage Montblanc Masterpiece #644 set in original box.

Poul Lund is co-author, with Claus Holten, of one of the most definitive books on Montblanc vintage pens – Montblanc in Denmark 1914-1992: The Untold Story. The quality of pictures, neat presentation, and detailed history make this book one of my favourites. I highly recommend adding it to your collection.”

Montblanc #216 in red and black

Montblanc # 226 in orange red and black along with an original price list in danish. This model was produced in Denmark 1941-1954.

Red Montblanc Pencils - old stock from The Øberg Company - at least one prototype from the danish factory.

Montblanc salesman case from the 1950´s.

Original Montblanc "white stars". Provenance: Montblanc repair office - The Alfred Th. Öberg Company - Generalagent for Montblanc in Denmark 1921-1975.

1950´s Montblanc electrical watch watch by Junghans. ø=30 cm. Provenance: The Alfred Th. Öberg Company - Generalagent for Montblanc in Denmark 1921-1975.

Montblanc book: “Grandads watch” – notice MONTBLANC imprint in the pocket watch chain. Provenance: Sven Holten, CEO Alfred Th Öberg, Montblanc distributor in Denmark 1921-1975. The pocket watch chain was a present from MontBlanc in Hamburg to my grandfather at his 60 year birthday. The design of the watch chain is the cornucopia: an ancient symbol of fertility, happiness and prosperity, made like a horn, as "overflowing with" fruits, flowers, grains and grapes.

Poul Lund is co-author, with Claus Holten, of one of the most definitive books on Montblanc vintage pens – Montblanc in Denmark 1914-1992: The Untold Story. The quality of pictures, neat presentation, and detailed history make this book one of my favourites. I highly recommend adding it to your collection.”

Montblanc "wing nib". Neon advertising sign (190 X 95 cm) from the 1950 ´s. Provenance: The Alfred Th. Öberg Company - Generalagent for Montblanc in Denmark 1921-1975.

Montblanc book: Montblanc window exhibition c. 1930 Copenhagen. "Why is Denmark so special about Montblanc pens?" Answer: "look at the window". Provenance: Alfred Th Öberg Company - Montblanc General Agent 1921-1975