"Pelikan" Pencil 450&Fountain pen 400NN Tortoise Brown striped Gold 14C nib set

Description

In 1863 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.
About the Fountain pen:
Pelikan 400
On the 25th of May, 1950's, the model 400 was presented.
The first fountain pen in this series had a friction fit nib (until August 1950's),
followed by screw in nibs as used in the previous models Pelikan 100 and 100N.
From 15th of June, 1951's colored cap crowns were available,
so it was easy to know what color of ink was used  (even unusual colors such as purple and white were known).
From 27-th of November, 1953's, transparent plastic seal instead of black seals were used.
Before 1954 the cap band was without engraving, from 1954's onwards it was engraved with Pelikan 400.
As of December 1954, the nib design with the Pelikan logo was introduced. Previously, the imprint was Pelikan 585.
In 1956, the Pelikan 400 was discontinued and the 400N model was introduced.
N is for New.
Pelikan 450 Tortoise Brown striped 1.18mm Repeater Mechanical Pencil
This is the first production of the original legendary Pelikan 450 mechanical pencil,
made in the mid 1950's, one of the best build quality pencils of all time.
Extremely well build, tough mechanical brass components, meant to last, materials not found in modern pencils.
Great looks with gold filled metal parts that won't ware out as the gold plate does.
Great feel in the hand, very heavy and thick, great handling, balance and writing experience.
The pencil uses 1.18 leads, and it has precision push button solid brass mechanism.
With such thick lead refills the refill can be deployed 3-5mm out from the tip,
which provides the user with a great viewing space and precision while drawing or writing.
131 mm in length,
the overall body is thick tortoise brown celluloid.
These are still one of the best Pelikan pencils
all time unmatched in quality, ergonomics and performance.
For more details please see the photos,
they are part of the description.
High quality
,
made
in
Germany
.
From my personal collection!
A Great addition to your
pens collection!
The Push button Mechanical pensil take 1.18 mm leads.
This sets. is in Very Good Overall condition!
An excellent choice for everyday use!
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