Pelikan 400
Key Attributes
| Brand | Pelikan |
| Model | 400 |
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Era | 1950s |
| Production Year | c. 1950-1956 |
| Filling System | piston-filler |
| Nib Material | gold |
| Nib Size | B |
| Body Material | Cellulose acetate barrel with resin/ hard rubber-derived black components |
| Colorway | Green striped with black |
| Condition Grade | good |
| Rarity | common |
About this Fountain pen
Classic mid-century Pelikan piston-filling fountain pen identified as a Pelikan 400. The photo shows a two-tone Pelikan nib stamped with the Pelikan logo and '585', indicating a 14C gold nib. This model is best known for its striped barrel and black cap components, though the provided image only clearly shows the nib and section.
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