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Pelikan Toledo
The Pelikan Toledo M700 was launched in 1986. This marked the return of the Toledo model after a 46 year absence. The Toledo M700 is based on the Souverän M400 in size and construction. The Toledo's most distinctive feature is its sterling silver sleeve with a 24 carat gold-plated pelican motifs, reproduced from the those of 1930s. The two thin gold cap bands are reminiscent of the original Toledos. The gold plating on the clip, cap crown, and cap bands is matte-finished. In 1991, Pelikan introduced the Toledo M900. The model was similar in design and motif to the Toledo M700, but was based on the larger M800. The construction of the Toledo M900 was almost identical to that of the M800, the main differences being the sleeve (made of sterling silver and engraved with 24 carat gold pelican motifs, the two cap rings (made of staring silver, and the wider ring was engraved with ”Toledo”"925"), and the two rings on the turning knob (made of sterling silver). As with the Toledo M700, the ink window was green, and there were a unique serial numbers and the engraver's initials on the sleeve near the piston knob. The clip, crown, and rings were not matte-finished, but glossy.
The Toledo M710 and Toledo M910 were first produced in 1992. Originally, they produced for Ebel watch company, and were only later listed in Pelikan's own catalog. Except for a bicolor rhodium-plated 18 carat gold nib, the models had an all-silver finish. Interestingly, the pelican bird motifs were different from their counterparts. The M710 and M910 were discontinued in 1997 and in 1999, respectively. But they were revived as limited edition models for several times.
The Toledo M700 and M900 have been produced in small quantities for more than 30 years and has become one of the icons of the Pelikan fountain pen.
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