On March 25, 1937, model 100N was introduced.

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In the same year (1937), the model 101N characterized by colored cap and sleeve was introduced.

 

In early 1938⁽¹⁾, the product range of the model 100N was further expanded. Like model 100 families, the precious metal models or “luxury models” were introduced (Pelikan-guide).​

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

• 101N White Gold; white gold filled cap and sleeve.

• 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 carat gold.
   

The model 100N Toledo was the successor of model T111 Toledo. These models were produced inspired by the Toledo technique or "Damasquinado"⁽²⁾. Like T111 Toledo, 100N Toledo was characterized by 22-24 carat gold plated pelican motifs on a steel sleeve, a pelican head and beak motif on the clip, and two milled 14 carat gold cap rings. Although different in size, its design was identical to those of T111 Toledo (Fig.5 leftmost). My pen belongs to the first generation, as it has the old four chicks cap top logo (Fig.3-1).  It is heavier than model 100N because of the steel sleeve.

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Initially, the precious metal models were sold both for the domestic market and the export market. But by the end of March 1939, all precious metal models for the domestic market were discontinued. They only continued to be sold for the  export market (Pelikan Schreibgeräte)⁽³⁾.

 

In 1942, all the precious metal models including 100N Toledo were discontinued (Pelikan Schreibgeräte).

 

After World War II, the production of 100N and 101N was resumed, but not the precious metal models. With the introduction of model 400, the precious metal models were resumed (e.g. 600, 700N), but Toledo model was never made.

 

In 1986, after a 43-year hiatus, Toledo model was finally revived as M700 Toledo, the same size as M400 (Pelikan Schreibgeräte). In 1991, model M900 Toledo was introduced, the same size as M800 (Pelikan’s Perch). Both M700 and M900 are still in production today.

 

In the 94-year history of Pelikan fountain pens, Toledo models have been in production for 50 years in total, longer than the Souverän series. Toledo model is now one of Pelikan fountain pens' icons.

Note;⁽¹⁾​The precious metal models were released in 1938. Since many of their cap top logos feature the old four chicks design (pelikan-collectibles), it is likely they were released before April 1938, when the new logo was introduced.

⁽²⁾As mentioned with T111 Toledo, Pelikan Toledo models were not strictly speaking made using the Toledo technique (PENEXCHANGE, Pelikan Schreibgeräte​). 
⁽³⁾They would have been exported at least in part to earn foreign currency for the war effort.