Pelikan - 101N - Fountain pen
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Pelikan 101N Red Tortoise fountain pen from Germany, circa 1937–1938, piston filler with a tortoiseshell celluloid barrel and reddish-brown hard rubber caps, fitted with a vintage 14K solid gold nib and a cap engraving reading “P. v. Breukelen”, in fair used condition but in working order.
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Pelikan 101N Red Tortoise – 14K Gold Nib – Germany – c.1937
English description
Rare early Pelikan 101N “Red Tortoise” piston-filling fountain pen, Germany, circa 1937–1938.
This attractive pre-war Pelikan combines a warm tortoiseshell-patterned celluloid barrel with dark red / burgundy hard-rubber components and gold-coloured trim.
The design and dimensions correspond to the early Pelikan 101N series introduced in the late 1930s.
The fountain pen is fitted with a vintage “WARRANTED 14 KARAT” solid gold nib. The nib appears to be a period replacement rather than the standard Pelikan-branded nib originally associated with this model.
The cap carries an old personalised inscription, apparently reading “P. v. Breukelen”, adding to the historical character of the piece.
The pen shows clear signs of age and use, including patina and wear to the gold-coloured trim, surface wear and ageing of the hard rubber. The attractive tortoiseshell celluloid barrel remains an important feature of the pen.
Details
* Brand: Pelikan
* Probable model: 101N Red Tortoise
* Country: Germany
* Period: circa 1937–1938
* Filling system: piston filler
* Barrel: tortoiseshell celluloid
* Cap / end components: reddish-brown hard rubber
* Nib: Warranted 14 Karat solid gold
* Closed length: approximately 12.2 cm
* Personalised cap engraving
* Vintage replacement nib
Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.
Pelikan 101N Red Tortoise – 14K Gold Nib – Germany – c.1937
English description
Rare early Pelikan 101N “Red Tortoise” piston-filling fountain pen, Germany, circa 1937–1938.
This attractive pre-war Pelikan combines a warm tortoiseshell-patterned celluloid barrel with dark red / burgundy hard-rubber components and gold-coloured trim.
The design and dimensions correspond to the early Pelikan 101N series introduced in the late 1930s.
The fountain pen is fitted with a vintage “WARRANTED 14 KARAT” solid gold nib. The nib appears to be a period replacement rather than the standard Pelikan-branded nib originally associated with this model.
The cap carries an old personalised inscription, apparently reading “P. v. Breukelen”, adding to the historical character of the piece.
The pen shows clear signs of age and use, including patina and wear to the gold-coloured trim, surface wear and ageing of the hard rubber. The attractive tortoiseshell celluloid barrel remains an important feature of the pen.
Details
* Brand: Pelikan
* Probable model: 101N Red Tortoise
* Country: Germany
* Period: circa 1937–1938
* Filling system: piston filler
* Barrel: tortoiseshell celluloid
* Cap / end components: reddish-brown hard rubber
* Nib: Warranted 14 Karat solid gold
* Closed length: approximately 12.2 cm
* Personalised cap engraving
* Vintage replacement nib
Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
101N
Country of origin
Germany
Period
1937/1938
Material
.585 (14 kt) gold
Manufacturer/brand
Pelikan
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1 cm
Length
12.2 cm
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