Pelikan Pen 1949
- 1949 - Ibis 130 & Ibis-Rappen
- 1950/1951/1952 - Models 400, 500, 520, 600 & 700
- 1952 - Model 140
- 1953 - Model 300
- 1955 - Model 120
- 1956 - Models 400N, 500N, 520N, 600N & 700N
- 1956/1957 - Models 400NN, 500NN, 520NN, 600NN & 700NN
- 1958 - Models P1-S (Silvexa) & P1-RG (Rolled Gold)
Disclaimer on Pricing and Valuation
Pelikan Ibis 130 & Ibis-Rappen
- The post-war model of the IBIS. The Ibis-Rappen is the same pen for the export market.
Pelikan Models 400, 500, 520, 600 & 700
- The classic-shaped Pelikan piston-filler fountain pen with black cap and multi-coloured barrels. Identical to the Model 400 with rolled gold cap and filling knob. Identical to the Model 400 with entire body in rolled gold. Identical to the Model 400 with solid 14 carat gold cap and filling knob. Identical to the Model 400 with entire body in 14 carat solid gold.
Pelikan Model 140
- The successor of the Pelikan IBIS. The model is most often found in striped green; the other colours are less common.
Pelikan Model 300
- The Pelikan 300 is a mixture of the models 400 and 140. The Pelikan 300s have the model name engraved on the cap ring and on the barrel end. They were mainly produced for export.
Pelikan Model 120
- The Pelikan 120 was a standard school fountain pen in the 1950/60's.
Pelikan Models 400N, 500N, 520N, 600N & 700N
- A time limited refinement of the Model 400, the Model 400N was only produced for a very short period, being replaced by the Model 400NN. Similar to the Model 400N with the cap made from gold doublé. Similar to the Model 400N with the entire body made from gold doublé. Similar to the Model 500N with the cap made from gold doublé and barrel in tortoise-brown striped. Similar to the Model 400N with the entire body made of 14ct solid gold.
Pelikan Models 400NN, 500NN, 520NN, 600NN & 700NN
- A further refinement of the original Model 400N, with the main difference being a more rounded filling knob at the end of the barrel. Similar to the Model 400NN with cap made from gold doublé. Similar to the Model 400NN with entire body made from gold doublé. Similar to the Model 400NN with entire cap made from 14ct solid gold. Similar to the Model 400NN with entire body made from 14ct solid gold.
Pelikan P1-S (Silvexa) & P1-RG (Rolled Gold)
- In September 1958 Pelikan introduced the first of a new generation of fountain pens that had been completely redeveloped in construction and design. The shape was slimmer than previous fountain pens. The piston mechanism had remained unchanged technically with a new ink feed. Similar to the P1-S with the cap in rolled gold.
The prices given here are the low and high average found on the international market between the years 2014 and 2017. The difference between the lowest and the highest values can be due to such factors as the state of preservation, the provenience, the reputation of the seller, and the completeness of the offer (original case, documentation, ink accessories, etc.). Every collector should be fully aware of the difference between selling prices and purchase prices, and between passion and investment.
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Against the normal "market pricing", the following table provides some guidelines for the valuation and negotiation of collectible (not current) fountain pens as per their condition.
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No signs of use, New Old Stock, boxed and fully documented, not inked ever
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No discernable user markings, boxed, dipped or once ink filled
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All parts original, slight signs of use, slight surface scratches, minor discolouration, crisp imprints, trim or body with no significant brassing, no dings, may be boxed, fully working
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All parts original, some signs of use, surface scratching, brassing, light discolouration, fully functional
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Not all parts may be original, heavy sign of use, worn imprints, used look, may need repairs, dings/stratches, medium discolouration
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Not working, missing parts, cracks, strong discolouration, very visible dings
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Another devaluation scale may be considered for particular typologies of damage
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