Pelikan Pen 1993
- 1993 - Pelikan Souveran M730
- 1994 - Pelikan New Classic P370 & P371
- 1996 - Pelikan Pelikano Model 7S (Safety) / P450
- 1997 - Pelikan Celebry P570 & P580
- 1997 - Pelikan M150, M200 & M250
- 1997 - Pelikan Souveran M400 (New-Style), M600 (New-Style), M650, M800 (New-Style), M850 (New-Style) & M1050
- 1997 - Pelikan Souveran M700 Toledo
- 1998 - Pelikan Celebry P560, P565, P595 & P596
- 1998 - Pelikan Souveran M300 & M350
- 1999 - Pelikan Souveran M430 & M630
Disclaimer on Pricing and Valuation
Pelikan Souveran M730
- The Model M730 is a standard size M400 with the cap and filling knob in sterling silver (925), clearly indicated in the top bottom of the cap.
Pelikan New Classic P370 & P371
- Similar to the New Classic P390 with a gold-plated nib and a darker metal finish. The P371 range was identical to the P381 but done in solid colours, not marbled (Blue / Red / Green / Anthracite)
Pelikan Pelikano Model 7S (Safety) / P450
- These models differ from their predecessors only by the long clip of the cap. After a school child in England got a pen cap stuck in his windpipe, the British government issued a new regulation on safety caps for school pens. This required the cap to be made in such a way that air could flow past the cap even if it was stuck in a child's throat. The caps, therefore, had to be at least 16 mm thick, or else be designed to have vent holes or in some other way had to fulfil the objective of enabling air flow. This long clip covering the entire length of the cap enabled the Pelikan to fulfil this condition. All Pelikano 7 models were produced with this long clip from 1996 onwards.
Pelikan Celebry P570 & P580
- In 1997, Pelikan launched a new cartridge pen range, the Celebry in a number of finishes (metals, guilloche, lacquered finishes), in direct competition with the successful Montblanc Noblesse and Noblesse Oblige ranges. Depending on the pen model, steel, 14-carat, and 18-carat nibs could be selected. The P570 range was made available in Green, Blue, Red and Black solid enamel finish with steel nibs as standard and silver-plated trim. The Model P580 was identical to the P570 with the exception that the trim was gold-plated, the nib was a 14-carat gold mono-tone and the lacquered coat was has a marble effect. The number of colours available were also 4 - Venetian Red, Emerald Green, Sapphire Blue and Agate Black.
Pelikan M150, M200 & M250
- Similar to the Pelikan Model M150 produced from 1983 onwards (aka as old-style), the redesigned version now had a flat cap ring (not beveled), a trim ring added to the filling know and gold-plated trim. The nibs available were gold-plated steel. The colours available were: all black; black and grey; black and green; and, black and burgundy. Similar to the Pelikan Model M200 / M250 produced from 1985 onwards (aka as old-style), the redesigned versions now had the crown cap changed and a trim ring added to the filling knob. The Model M200 had a steel nib while the M250 had a 14-carat gold nib and the number of colours available was also considerably less than on the M200 model.
Pelikan Souveran M400 (New-Style), M600 (New-Style), M650, M800 (New-Style), M850 (New-Style) & M1050
- The Souveran Model 400 is similar to the model launched in 1982 (M400 old-style) with an upgraded design: double decorative rinds on the filling knob; a second thinner ring the cap; and, a ring on the grip section. The nibs were also now available in 14-carat gold with a dual-tone design. Very similar design to the M400, the Souveran M600 was slightly longer than the M400 model (133 mm versus 127 mm). Just like the M400, the M600 had the same design specs as the M400. The Model M650 was identical to the M600 with the exception that the cap was done in Vermeil with a Gódron guilloche finish. Just as with the M400, the M800 suffered the same design changes for this "relaunch" in 1997: double decorative rinds on the filling knob; a second thinner ring the cap; and, a ring on the grip section. Identical to the standard Souveran M800, the Model M850 had the cap done in Vermeil with a Gódron guilloche finish. Identical to the standard Souveran M1000, the Model M1050 had the cap done in Vermeil with a Gódron guilloche finish.
Pelikan Souveran M700 Toledo
- The Souveran M700 Toledo suffered a very minor design change in 1997, when the top of the cap changed from resin to a gold-plated screen-printed version. Otherwise the pen remained the same, as the dual-tone gold nib had already been introduced in later models of the 1990 variant.
Pelikan Celebry P560, P565, P595 & P596
- The Model P560 was identical in design to the P570 but with a brushed metal body and black trim details. Similar to the P560, but the body had an anodized color, in either Poppy Red or Night Blue. The P595 was one of the high-end models with a body in silver-plated stainless steel, gold-plated trim, and an 18-carat dual-tone gold nib. The Celebry P596 was exactly the same as the P595 with a gold-plated stainless steel body.
Pelikan Souveran M300 & M350
- In terms of design, the M300 is identical to the M400, but in a small size, being Pelikan's smallest fountain pen at 11 cm long - the same size as the Montblanc 114 Mozart. it was initially launched in black and green striated colors. The M350 differed from the M300 by having a black colored barrel and a cap done in vermeil (gold-plated sterling silver).
Pelikan Souveran M430 & M630
- Similar design to the standard M400 model, it was produced with a black barrel and a sterling silver striated cap. The nib was the dual-tone 18-carat standard. Exactly the same design characteristics of the model M430 but in the Model 600 size.
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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