Preowned Vintage Montblanc Octagonal Twist Mechanical Pencil, D.R.P. 481237

This is a preowned pen in great condition. Some scratches and marks can be seen around the pens barrel and on the tip. Sold as is, we do not accept returns on preowned goods. Sold without the original box or paperwork. 

Pre-war Montblanc twist-mechanical pencil with the early mountain-logo and D.R.P. 481237 patent mark. Octagonal body with twist advance from the snowcap finial; “Mende-Radio” corporate engraving to the barrel. Body shows a green-brown tone typical of early materials. Accepts approximately 1.0 mm lead (period literature more commonly cites ~1.18 mm; this example measures closer to 1.0 mm).

Details

• Germany; circa 1930s 
• Octagonal barrel; twist-top mechanism 
• “Mende-Radio” corporate inscription (analogous to other documented ad-imprint Montblanc pencils)
• ~1.0 mm in this piece 
• Front-loading (remove tip to load)
  
• Weight: ~11.2g

Notes for collectors
A clean example of Montblanc’s early octagonal twist pencil with a period corporate engraving. The patent and construction align to 1930s production. Lead diameter on this unit measures nearer 1.0 mm; we recommend confirming your preferred lead fit before heavy use.