Product Description
Type fountain pen
Product Name 400. We are identifying this as a 1950s tortoise model 400 based on the nib, feed, jewel, piston and clip.
Manufacturer and Year Pelikan, Germany -- 1950-56.
Length 4-15/16"
Filling System Piston filling system
Color Dark brown cap, almost black, tortoise barrel. Gold trim.
Nib 14k 585 fine nib. There is an "F" on the end piece.
Condition Excellent condition. The pen looks great and the tortoise coloring is really nice. There are some horizontal capping marks on the barrel. The pelican emblem on the top of the cap is clear but it lacks paint. The trim is shiny with just a bit of wear on the clip. The logo on the nib has been worn a bit from polishing. There are no major scratches, cracks, chips, or dents.
