Pelikan - M400 - Fountain pen

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Pelikan M400 fountain pen, mid‑20th century, Germany, transparent tortoiseshell celluloid with a Pelikan 14C 585 F nib, piston filler, in good working order with minimal signs of aging, closed length 12.70 cm.

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1980ca vintage PELIKAN 400 W.GERMANY Tortoiseshell transparent PRE-BERLIN WALL with a Fine Flex nib!!


manufactured from the early ’50, the Pelikan 400 is classic among vintage fountain pen collectors.

auctioning a beautiful green striped on Tortoiseshell transparent celluloid base.

it has been manufactured before the Berlin Wall (1989) since on the cap band the inscription “W.Germany” indicating the time before the German union.

operative condition: working and ready to use .

aesthetically conditions: excellent, only normal signs of use

the barrel is very clear.

material: celluloid.

color: Tortoiseshell striped on transparent celluloid base.

length closed: 12.70 cm
cap’s length: 5.60 cm

barrel’s length: 12.20 cm

length posted: 14.60 cm

nib: Pelikan 14C 585 F
nib’s point: smooth writing with Fine flex point

clip: Pelikan’s classic

filler: piston

cap inscriptions: Pelikan W.Germany

best size for the everyday writing

1980ca vintage PELIKAN 400 W.GERMANY Tortoiseshell transparent PRE-BERLIN WALL with a Fine Flex nib!!


manufactured from the early ’50, the Pelikan 400 is classic among vintage fountain pen collectors.

auctioning a beautiful green striped on Tortoiseshell transparent celluloid base.

it has been manufactured before the Berlin Wall (1989) since on the cap band the inscription “W.Germany” indicating the time before the German union.

operative condition: working and ready to use .

aesthetically conditions: excellent, only normal signs of use

the barrel is very clear.

material: celluloid.

color: Tortoiseshell striped on transparent celluloid base.

length closed: 12.70 cm
cap’s length: 5.60 cm

barrel’s length: 12.20 cm

length posted: 14.60 cm

nib: Pelikan 14C 585 F
nib’s point: smooth writing with Fine flex point

clip: Pelikan’s classic

filler: piston

cap inscriptions: Pelikan W.Germany

best size for the everyday writing

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Model / Type
M400
Country of Origin
Germany
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Celluloid, Gold plated
Manufacturer/ Brand
Pelikan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.1 cm
Length
12.7 cm
ItalyVerified
141
Objects sold
96.55%
Private

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