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Pelikan 100N (ca.1938) - the second generation

Green indicates the points that differ from Pelikan 100N (ca.1937).

Cap top; material: ebonite, shape: conical, inclined cap top edge, logo: new two chicks logo on the top and “Pelikan D.R.P. Pelikan D.R.P.” on the lateral side.

Cap tube; material: ebonite, shape: 2 cap holes (one hole facing each other), two narrow bands, grooved at the level of vent holes around the inner wall.

Clip; shape: gold plated drop clip.

Nib; material: 14 ct gold, shape: round vent hole, logo:

Pelikan

585

14 KARAT

Feed; material: ebonite, shape: flat tail, three lamellae without the recess.

Nib socket; material: ebonite, shape: 13.5 mm.

Grip section; material: ebonite, shape; inclined top edge, slightly tapered, step near the thread.

Barrel; material: transparent celluloid with brass ring.

Sleeve; material: celluloid.

Filling system; material: ebonite with cork seal, shape: conical, smooth turning knob⁽¹⁾.

Dimensions;

On April 28, 1938, Günter Wagner celebrated the 100th anniversary, and offered model 100N for the domestic market as the part of the celebration. This is the first pen of the 2nd generation. The only major change from the 1st generation was the cap top logo (new two chicks logo)(Fig.4). Please see Fig.8. This catalog tells what Günter Wagner considered were the special features of new Pelikan fountain pen ("Pelican” catalog No.75 (1939)). The corresponding pages are identical to that of Pelikan catalog No.70 (1938).

 

Soon after the introduction (May 16, 1938), model 100N were fitted with Pd nibs for the domestic market²⁾, as the use of gold was put under control of the government. As gold were still used for the export market, the second generation is basically characterized by the new cap top.

 

Sometime in this year, the product range was expanded further. Like model 100, the precious metal models or “luxury models” were introduced (Pelikan-guide).

  • 100N Gold; sleeve and cap rings made of 14 ct gold.

  • 101N White gold doublé; cap and sleeve made of rolled white gold.

  • 100N Toledo; "pelican" motifs on a gold-plated steel sleeve, "pelican head and beak" motif on a clip, and two milled cap rings made of 14 carat gold.

  • 101N Gold; cap and sleeve made of 14 ct gold.

 

Initially, precious metal models were sold both for the domestics market and export market. But by the end of March 1939, all precious metal models for the domestic market were discontinued (Pelikan Schreibgeräte), and thereafter, only sold for the  export market until 1942.

 

In addition, several variant models were introduced.

 

Note;⁽¹⁾The pen has nib size specification on the turning knob (Fig.5), not the cone. I'm not sure if the pen was for the domestic market.

²⁾Gold nibs were still available for the export market (Fig.8,9).

³⁾When this model was exactly released is unclear. Presumably in 1938.

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