Pelikan 1931 Gold, Limited Edition 1997
Nib: 18k Gold Medium
Limited Edition 4158/5000
New old stock
Based off of the original model 111, the 1931 Gold was released in 1997 as a run of 5000 pens. This model’s name derives from the original which was initially called the Pelikan Gold. Its pieces include a black celluloid cap and barrel with a hard rubber piston knob and section. The binde is made of 18 karat gold and is embellished with bands of plain stripes alternating with a guilloche pattern. The gold barrel is stamped “Au750 18CT PF” and the piston knob has an arrow indicating the direction it is to be turned. The furniture includes a drop clip and double cap bands, both of which are plated in 18 karat gold. The cap has the word “Pelikan” with green fill in the old style font with the numbered edition on the other side (unfilled). The cap top displays the company’s original 4 chick logo which was in use until 1938. There is a dark amber ink window just behind the section. Rounding out the pen’s features is an 18 karat yellow gold script nib complete with a “PF” engraving. Rather than the original cork, the piston mechanism uses a synthetic seal, one of the few variations from the original found here. The 1931 Gold is 4.58 inches capped, 6.18 inches posted, has a diameter of 0.46 inches, and weighs in at 0.63 ounces. The ink capacity is around 1.25mL.