{"id":20933,"date":"2026-08-03T16:12:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aretoile.fr\/?p=20933"},"modified":"2026-08-03T16:27:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:27:20","slug":"les-modeles-pelikan-les-plus-recherches-par-les-collectionneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aretoile.fr\/en\/2026\/08\/03\/les-modeles-pelikan-les-plus-recherches-par-les-collectionneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"The most sought-after Pelikan models among collectors"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Founded in Hanover in 1838 and famous for its pelican emblem, Pelikan is one of the masters of the piston fountain pen. A century and a half of German craftsmanship has produced models highly prized by collectors. Here are the most sought-after Pelikans, from vintage to exceptional editions.<\/p>\n

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Close-up of a Pelikan nib.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

The vintage pieces (1929\u20131950)<\/h2>\n

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The Pelikan 100 and 100 N<\/h3>\n

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The brand\u2019s first piston fountain pens, the Pelikan 100<\/strong> (1929) then 100 N<\/strong> (1930s\u20131940s) are the foundations of any Pelikan collection. Made of celluloid, they come in many colours \u2014 jade green, grey, coral red \u2014 as well as the prized \u201ctortoiseshell\u201d and \u201clizard\u201d finishes, now highly sought after.<\/p>\n

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The luxurious 101 N<\/h3>\n

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A top-of-the-range version, the 101 N<\/strong> appeals with its pearlescent trims and especially its special \u201cTortoise\u201d (tortoiseshell) and \u201cLizard\u201d finishes, among the most sought-after vintage Pelikan models.<\/p>\n

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The Pelikan 101 N, a highly sought-after vintage piece.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

The Toledo, the house\u2019s jewel<\/h2>\n

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Inspired by the Spanish damascened art of Toledo, the Toledo<\/strong> features a hand-engraved and hand-gilded body adorned with pelicans. Both the older versions (111 T) and the modern ones (M700, M900, M910) are among the most prestigious and highly valued Pelikans.<\/p>\n

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The Souver\u00e4n range<\/h2>\n

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Created in the 1950s\u20131960s, the Souver\u00e4n<\/strong>, with its characteristic striped resin, is the heart of Pelikan\u2019s production. Available in sizes M400, M600, M800 and M1000<\/strong>, it rivals the Montblanc Meisterst\u00fcck. The older green-black examples and especially the rare colours are the most sought after, such as the blue and red finishes; the M1000, an imposing model measuring nearly 15 cm capped, has a particularly long nib.<\/p>\n

The Souver\u00e4n models have been released in special editions, by cities, such as<\/p>\n

Madrid, Stockholm, or on specific themes: Hercules, Blue Ocean,<\/p>\n

Wall Street, Seven Wonders of the World, Caesar or Alexander the Great.<\/p>\n

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A Pelikan Souver\u00e4n M800.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

The special and limited editions<\/h2>\n

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