Pelikan - 450 Green Stripe - Mechanical pencil
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The Pelikan 450 Green Stripe mechanical pencil is made of resin/polyester with gold-plated details, measures 13 cm and is in working order.
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Description from the seller
The Pelikan 450 is a classic German mechanical pencil introduced around 1950 and produced throughout the 1950s as the pencil counterpart to Pelikan’s celebrated 400 series. It shares the same compact proportions, characteristic Pelikan beak clip and striped celluloid styling, and was offered in finishes including green stripe, tortoiseshell brown, black and black-grey. The 450 is equipped with Pelikan’s high-quality double-clutch push-button mechanism, which securely grips the lead at both the front and feed mechanism, and normally uses 1.18 mm lead. Period catalogues also list an optional 0.92 mm version designated 450 F. With its striped celluloid construction, gold-filled trim and sophisticated mechanical design, the 450 is one of the most attractive vintage Pelikan pencils from the post-war era.
The pencil is in excellent, pre-owned condition and has been carefully cleaned. Imperfection: light scratches, slight plating issue.
Seller's Story
International bidders are very welcome.
Please kindly note that shipments to destinations outside the EU customs territory and/or EU VAT area may be subject to import duties, local taxes, customs clearance fees, or other import-related charges.
Such charges are not included in the purchase price or shipping costs and, where applicable, are the responsibility of the buyer.
Buyers are kindly advised to take any potential import costs into consideration before bidding.
The Pelikan 450 is a classic German mechanical pencil introduced around 1950 and produced throughout the 1950s as the pencil counterpart to Pelikan’s celebrated 400 series. It shares the same compact proportions, characteristic Pelikan beak clip and striped celluloid styling, and was offered in finishes including green stripe, tortoiseshell brown, black and black-grey. The 450 is equipped with Pelikan’s high-quality double-clutch push-button mechanism, which securely grips the lead at both the front and feed mechanism, and normally uses 1.18 mm lead. Period catalogues also list an optional 0.92 mm version designated 450 F. With its striped celluloid construction, gold-filled trim and sophisticated mechanical design, the 450 is one of the most attractive vintage Pelikan pencils from the post-war era.
The pencil is in excellent, pre-owned condition and has been carefully cleaned. Imperfection: light scratches, slight plating issue.
Seller's Story
International bidders are very welcome.
Please kindly note that shipments to destinations outside the EU customs territory and/or EU VAT area may be subject to import duties, local taxes, customs clearance fees, or other import-related charges.
Such charges are not included in the purchase price or shipping costs and, where applicable, are the responsibility of the buyer.
Buyers are kindly advised to take any potential import costs into consideration before bidding.
Details
Era
After 2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
450 Green Stripe
Country of origin
Germany
Period
Second half 20th century
Material
Gold-plated, Resin/Polyester
Manufacturer/brand
Pelikan
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.2 cm
Length
13 cm
