Mont Blanc "pix" Identification

[philapencollector]

Dear Fellow Enthusiasts:

 

Yesterday my nephew sent me some photos of his recently-discovered Mont Blanc "Pix." There is no ball pen or pencil assembly in the barrel; the barrel is empty. Evidently, whatever assembly was originally in this instrument has been discarded. We would greatly appreciate it if someone could help us identify this:

 

1. What model is this?

2. Approximately what year was it made?

3. Was it a mechanical pencil. a ball pen, or a roller ball?

4. Does anyone have any ideas as to where we might be able to find an assembly so that it can be used again (either MP, BP or RB)?

5. Does this piece have value to a MB collector?

 

Thanks so much,

 

Chris Doyle

Philadelphia, PA

[FredRydr]

I don't believe any of those parts came from the Montblanc factory.

[Michael R.]

Unfortunately they did... Montblanc Scenium from the 2000s.

 

Never understood the concept to be honest ;-) ...but it was popular and sold well.

 

Yours is the capped rollerball but shows some wear on the coating. It was a rather affordable entry-line of pens. For a Montblanc.

 

Cheers

 

Michael

Edited April 15, 2020 by Michael R.

[FredRydr]

Were they limited to certain markets or exported?

[Michael R.]

Not that I would know.

 

Less than 100 € if I remember correctly.

 

Cheers

 

Michael

[mikerph]

The sceniium was made in a capped rollerball like the one above and a matching ballpoint. The ballpoint worked by pushing the cap to extend the point. They came in matte black with gold trim and platinum trim.

Edited May 18, 2020 by mikerph