In 1863's Günther Wagner, a chemist, became partner in a business founded by Carl Hornemann.
In 1878's Wagner added the name "Pelikan" from one of the elements in
his family crest: a pelican feeding four chicks in its nest.
The Pelikan factory produced ink, paints, glue, type writer ribbons, stencils, stamp pads and carbon paper.
In 1929's the first fountain pen was launched: the "Pelikan 100", a
piston filler designed by the engineers Theodor Kovacs and Carola Bako.
In the 1930's the 100 series were remodelled and the letter N (for "new") was added.
During
WWII gold was hard to obtain and nibs of chromium/nickel-plated steel
were produced, so-called CN nibs. In the 1950's the clip got redesigned
in the shape of a pelican beak.
After
Wagner’s retirement his son-in-law and successor Fritz Beindorff led
the company to become one of the world’s leading makers of fountain
pens.
In the 1970's Pelikan Schoolpens, together with those of Geha were the most popular pens in Germany.
In 1863's Günther Wagner, a chemist, became partner in a business founded by Carl Hornemann.
In 1878's Wagner added the name "Pelikan" from one of the elements in
his family crest: a pelican feeding four chicks in its nest.
The Pelikan factory produced ink, paints, glue, type writer ribbons, stencils, stamp pads and carbon paper.
In 1929's the first fountain pen was launched: the "Pelikan 100", a
piston filler designed by the engineers Theodor Kovacs and Carola Bako.
In the 1930's the 100 series were remodelled and the letter N (for "new") was added.
During
WWII gold was hard to obtain and nibs of chromium/nickel-plated steel
were produced, so-called CN nibs. In the 1950's the clip got redesigned
in the shape of a pelican beak.
After
Wagner’s retirement his son-in-law and successor Fritz Beindorff led
the company to become one of the world’s leading makers of fountain
pens.
In the 1970's Pelikan Schoolpens, together with those of Geha were the most popular pens in Germany.
During WWII gold was hard to obtain and nibs of chromium/nickel-plated steel were produced, so-called CN nibs. In the 1950's the clip got redesigned in the shape of a pelican beak.
After Wagner’s retirement his son-in-law and successor Fritz Beindorff led the company to become one of the world’s leading makers of fountain pens.
Pelikan M4xx - Japan models:
The piston fillers M464, M465, M475, M480, M484, M485, M486, M488, M491, M490 and M495 were sold in the mid 1960's in Japan.
All these models can be operated with cartridges or converter.
However, the shapes are very similar to the piston fillers which were sold in this period in Europe.
Surprisingly, the model numbers all begin with M (= mechanics), which is usually used for piston filler,
while P was used for cartridge fillers.
We presume the reason for this type of numbering was that these were fitted with a converter by Pelikan.
The piston fillers M464, M465, M475, M480, M484, M485, M486, M488, M491, M490 and M495 were sold in the mid 1960's in Japan.
All these models can be operated with cartridges or converter.
However, the shapes are very similar to the piston fillers which were sold in this period in Europe.
Surprisingly, the model numbers all begin with M (= mechanics), which is usually used for piston filler,
while P was used for cartridge fillers.
We presume the reason for this type of numbering was that these were fitted with a converter by Pelikan.
NB!
There are two small cracks in the base of the cap
that do not affect the functional state of the pen!
On top of the Cap engraved – Pelikan logo
For more details please see the photos,
They are part of the description.
For more details please see the photos,
They are part of the description.
For more details please see the photos,
They are part of the description.
