Pelikan Pen 2000
Standard Editions
- 2000 - Pelikan Pelikano Model 2000 / P450
- 2002 - Pelikan M205
- 2002 - Pelikan Souveran M405 & M805
- 2003 - Pelikan Pelikano P460
- 2003 - Pelikan Souveran M605
- 2003 - Pelikan M900 Toledo
- 2004 - Pelikan Epoch P360
- 2004 - Pelikan Souveran M400 White with "Tortoise-shell"
- 2004 - Pelikan Souveran M420
- 2004 - Pelikan Souveran M450
- 2005 - Pelikan Epoch P361 & P362
- 2005 - Pelikan M215
- 2005 - Pelikan Souveran M425
- 2005 - Pelikan Epoch P363 & P364
- 2005 - Pelikan Souveran M625
- 2005 - Pelikan Souveran M7000 Majesty
- 2007 - Pelikan Ductus P3100
- 2007 - Pelikan M910 Toledo Red
- 2008 - Pelikan Pura P40
- 2008 - Pelikan Ductus P3110
- 2008 - Pelikan Souveran M7005 Majesty
- 2009 - Pelikan M710 Toledo Red
Special Editions
- 2002 to 2004 - Pelikan M620 City Series
- 2004 to 2006 - Pelikan M620 Grand Places Series
- 2004 to 2011 - Pelikan M320 Special Editions
- 2007 to 2010 - Pelikan M640 The Wonders of Nature Series
Disclaimer on Pricing and Valuation
Pelikan Pelikano Model 2000 / P450
- The Pelikano range was updated to follow the fashion of the times, and were produced in transparent colors with a matte finish from 2000 onwards. The cap was made of stainless steel, while the clip bar became curved and carried the imprint 'Pelikano'. The end cap had the same Pelikan logo for all colors. These were made available in red, orange, green and blue transparent.
Pelikan M205
- Identical design to the Model M200 launched in 1997, the M205 designation was used for a demonstrator pen with silver trim. From 2009 onwards, other solid coloured models were also introduced (red, white and black).
Pelikan Souveran M405
- Same design as the Souveran M400 Black produced from 1997 onwards, the M405 had the trim in silver-plate. Same design as the Souveran M800 Black produced from 1997 onwards, the M805 had the trim in silver-plate. Other colour versions where launched in subsequent years.
Pelikan Pelikano P460
- In 2002, the Pelikano was redesigned from scratch and was given a new grip profile. The stainless steel cap received a new form. The translucent material allowed the user to see the ink level, so an ink window was no longer needed.
Pelikan Souveran M605
- Similar design to the M600 launched in 1997, Pelikan launched the M605 in an all blue format with silver-plated trim. In subsequent years, other color schemes were also launched.
Pelikan M900 Toledo
- Identical to the M900 Toledo model launched in 1991, known as the "Old-Style" version, the new M900 presented only one difference: the top of the cap was now gold-plated with the Pelikan logo engraved rather than in black resin with the logo etched.
Pelikan Epoch P360
- The Epoch range represented a design departure for Pelikan when it launched a mid-level pen range with an updated design for the new Millennium. The Epoch is a cartridge-only fountain pen (it has an in-built cartridge tray - similar concept as with the Montblanc 147 Traveller) and initially it only offered steel nibs - later models also came with 14-carat gold nibs. The three initially finishes on the P360 were: Titan-silver; Sapphire Blue, and Emerald Green. In 2007 a Jade Green pen was also offered.
Pelikan Souveran M400 White with "Tortoise-shell"
- The "tortoise-shell" white Souveran M400 pen was introduced in 2004, along the lines of the model 400 Tortoise-shell brown of the 1950's. Its striped, transparent sleeve shines delicately in gold. The cap and the remaining parts of the body are held in white and give this model its characteristically bright and friendly splendour.
Pelikan Souveran M420
- Similar design to the Model M400, the M420 had the cap and filling knob done in striated sterling silver, sporting 18-carat gold nibs.
Pelikan Souveran M450
- Similar design to the model M450 launched in 1998, the new M450 had the cap in striated Vermeil (gold-plated sterling silver) and the barrel in striped tortoise brown with 18-carat gold nibs.
Pelikan Epoch P361 & P362
- Identical design to the P360, the model P361 had a brushed zircon silver finish in the cap and the barrel had a circle design guilloche. The standard nib was a 14-carat, rhodium-plated. Similar to the P361, the P362 had a brushed metal-finish barrel and a high-gloss black cap.
Pelikan M215
- Following on the same design characteristics of the M205, the model M215 was introduced in 2005 with 4 different design variants (Blue-Striped, Rings, Lozenges, and Rectangles). Unlike the M205, the barrel on these pens was manufactured in brass and coated with different colours. The clip and rings were chrome-plated.
Pelikan Souveran M425
- Similar in design to the M420 launched in 2004, the model M425 had the cap and filling knob done in sterling silver and the barrel in transparent dark green. The clip was also in metal with silver plate.
Pelikan Epoch P363 & P364
- Identical design to the P36x Series, the model P363 had the grip and section in a leathery silver-granite finish. Same design as the model P363, the P364 had the barrel in nut wood brown and the cap in a brushed golden finish.
Pelikan Souveran M625
- Similar design to the standard Souveran M600, the model M625 of 2006 had the cap and piston knob in 925 Sterling Silver with the barrel in a dark transparent blue resin. The 2007 version had the barrel in red transparent resin and the 2008 edition in an aubergine colour. The nibs were in 18-carat gold.
Pelikan Souveran M7000 Majesty
- Pelikan claimed that the M7000 Majesty collection was a homage to the consistency of values throughout time. Around the top of the cap, there's a miniature of a Jugendstil freeze that still decorates the traditional headquarters of Pelikan in Hanover. The well-proven piston mechanism is hidden by a barrel made of sterling silver. The clip and rings, as well as the frieze, are covered with 24-carat gold or Platinum. The sterling silver barrel is coated in platinum to make the soft material more resistant, and to make sure that it keeps its shine throughout the years.
Pelikan Ductus P3100
- The Ductus Range was an innovative design launched by Pelikan in 2007. The stripe design on the cap and barrel of the Ductus fountain pen was intended to suggest exclusiveness and give a timeless accent. The innovative cartridge filling system allowed the use of either standard cartridges or large volume cartridges, while also accepting the use of converters. The range comprised a fountain pen, a ballpoint pen, a mechanical pencil and a rollerball. From 2010 onwards the models were equipped with a new metal brand logo on the cap top. The P3100 had the body in brass with the cap decorated with fine silver coloured stripes.
Pelikan M910 Toledo Red
- Based on the model M900 Toledo launched in 2003, the M910 Toledo Red has a body made of red resin with the decorative sleeve in the barrel done in Sterling Silver.
Pelikan Pura P40
- The body of the Pelikan Pura range is made of high-quality aluminum. The strong but flexible silver clip on the cap underlines the classic line in an elegant way. The fountain pen Pura works with a cartridge refill system and the polished stainless steel nib is available in different nib sizes. The Pura range is available in an all silver, a black-silver and a blue-silver. colour schemes.
Pelikan Ductus P3110
- Similar in design to the P3100 launched in 2007 but with gold accents.
Pelikan Souveran M7005 Majesty
- Similar design to the M7000 Majesty line launched in 2006, the M7005 has the cap coated with black lacquer.
Pelikan M710 Toledo Red
- Based on the M700 Toledo launched in 1997, the M710 Toledo Red has a body made of red resin with the decorative sleeve in the barrel done in Sterling Silver.
City Series Special Editions
In 2002, Pelikan created a Special Edition of the Souveran M600 fountain pens dedicated to several large cities. All these pens had 18-carat gold nibs and the trim was either done in yellow gold-plate or silver-plate.
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Pelikan M620 "Berlin" (2002)
- The vibrant, green design of the new series "Berlin" made reference to the greenest city in Europe, a quarter of whose surface is made up of forests and lakes. The multi-layered design reflects the fascination of the vibrant German capital.
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Pelikan M620 "Stockholm" (2002)
- In developing this pen the designers were inspired by the "Venice of the North". The blue-speckled material is reminiscent of tradition and modernity, nature and culture, which Stockholm combines like no other city in the world.
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Pelikan M620 "Madrid" (2002)
- Madrid is particularly noted for the happiness and warmth of its inhabitants, the Madrileños. This passion for living and enjoying life has given origin to this warm-toned pen.
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Pelikan M620 "San Francisco" (2002)
- Hardly any other city is as welcoming to foreigners as San Francisco. Rising against the unequalled sunsets of the California coast is the dark orange of the Golden Gate Bridge, a world-famous landmark as well as a symbol of tolerance and open-mindedness.
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Pelikan M620 "Chicago" (2003)
- Done in grayish tones of marbled resin with silver-plated trim, the Chicago edition honors the inhabitants of this Amercian city.
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Pelikan M620 "New York City" (2003)
- With a solid white cap and grey marble barrel, the New York edition celebrates this world metropolis.
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Pelikan M620 "Athens" (2004)
- The Athens edition evokes the sun and the sea in a translucent combination of blue and yellow tones.
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Pelikan M620 "Shanghai" (2004)
- No other Chinese city represents the opening of a new chapter in Chinese history as Shanghai, a warm ebullient city, interpreted in warm reddish tones by Pelikan.
Grand Places Special Editions
Continuing with the success of the 2002 launched City Series, Pelikan launched in 2004 another M620 Special Edition Series, the Grand Places, celebrating some of the best-known city squares of Europe.
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Pelikan M620 "Piazza Navona | Rome" (2004)
- The vibrant, travertine marble coloured design of the new series portrays Rome‘s historical square in the valley of the Tiber at the foot of the Quirinal Hill.
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Pelikan M620 "Place de la Concorde | Paris" (2005)
- Epochal and breathtaking, by the river Seine in the 8th arrondissement of the French capital is the Place de la Concorde, the last and largest of the Parisian royal squares portrayed by Pelikan in subtle rings of blueish resin.
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Pelikan M620 "Piccadilly Circus | London" (2006)
- To evoke the liveliness of Piccadilly Circus - a synonym for big city nightlife and pulsating vitality, Pelikan used a multi-coloured swirl of colours in their 2006 edition.
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Pelikan M620 "Grand Place | Brussels" (2006)
- The last edition celebrates Brussel's Grand Place, situated at the heart of the old town and a part of UNESCO world cultural heritage list.
M320 Special Editions
Similar in format and dimensions to the M300, the M320 was first produced in 2004 in a semi-transparent orange marble or green marbled resin. The trim was gold-plated and the nib was offered in 14-carat dual-tone gold. In 2007 a green-marbled version was launched, followed by a ruby red version in 2010. In 2011 a Special Version in Pearl was launched.
Wonders of Nature Special Editions
As with the previous M620 Series dedicated to Cities and Grand Places, the M640 comprised a number of editions that were initially launched in 2007 and continued until 2010. This particular edition presented also a brand new design of the clip, much broader and stylized.
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Pelikan M640 "Niagara Falls" (2007)
- Done in dark blueish resin with a decoration of silver stripes on the barrel and silver-plated trim, the Niagara Falls M640 celebrates the well known USA landmark.
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Pelikan M640 "Sahara" (2007)
- To celebrate this natural wonder, the Pelikan Sahara has a body in bright yellow resin with the barrel decorated in a burnt-yellow resin with raised waves pattern, evoking the never-ending movement of the sand dunes.
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Pelikan M640 "Polar Lights" (2008)
- The 2008 Edition of the Beauties of Nature Series evokes the aurora borealis patterns.
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Pelikan M640 "Mount Everest" (2008)
- Done in a greyish tone with a silver and gold guilloché work in the barrel, the 2008 edition evokes the misty snowcaps of mountains with an oriental motif.
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Pelikan M640 "Indian Summer" (2009)
- In 2009, Pelikan launched the "Indian Summer" edition, evoking the autumnal season in the mountainous range of the Berkshires in the USA.
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Pelikan M640 "Eternal Ice" (2010)
- The pen is dedicated to the vast icy surface of Antarctica and the North Pole. The natural wildlife that can be found in these locations, together with the stillness and calm that the cold and windy landscape inspires makes this “Eternal Ice” one of Nature’s most impressive sights.
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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