Pelikan M800 Concerto | Limited Edition | 2617/4000 | 1996 Beethoven Ode to Joy

Description

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Pelikan M800 Concerto
Limited Edition
1996 "Old Style"
Handmade by the same talented creators as "Originals of Their Time"
Restored to original, new condition.
Featuring: Blue resin barrel, vermeil barrel band engraved with the opening bars of Beethoven's "Ode to Joy".
Year of production: 1996
Limited Edition: 2617/4000
18k - 750 Broad Nib w/ PF Imprint
Based on the Souveran M800 series (old-style), the Concerto Limited Edition consisted of a fountain pen done in a dark navy blue resin with Vermeil trim and a Vermeil barrel band engraved with the opening notes of Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" from his 9th Symphony.
The Pelikan Concerto fountain pen was originally due for release at Christmas in 1995.  Production was ultimately delayed due to negotiations over the use of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” on the pen’s barrel as well as problems encountered during testing of the lacquered finish.  Customers who had pre-ordered the pen received an apology letter from Pelikan along with a CD of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.
Another quirk of the Concerto is that it was reported to have been banned from sale in Switzerland due to regulations regarding the hallmarking of the gold-plated sterling silver barrel overlay.
The resin on this pen is done in a deep blue with the standard gold-plated furniture of the M8xx line.  Here too you will find the edition number engraved along the cap crown.
The barrel just above the piston knob depicts the artist’s initials and is stamped 925 indicating a sterling silver overlay that has been gold-plated.
The Concerto was a limited run of 4000 fountain pens that reached the market in 1996.
BUNDLE AND SAVE!!
In the final photo of this listing, I briefly mentioned that I'm offering a great deal for someone interested in purchasing 3 Pelikan Fountain Pens from my collection:
Pelikan M101
Originals of Their Time
1931 Toledo
Ref.: B 914 812
Year of production: 2003
Limited Edition: 1061/1100
18k - 750 B Nib w/ PF Imprint
Pelikan M800
Concerto
Blue resin barrel, vermeil barrel band engraved with the opening bars of Beethoven's "Ode to Joy".
Created by the same talented people who make the 1931 Toledos by hand.
Year of production: 1996
Limited Edition: 2617/4000
18k - 750 M Nib w/ PF Imprint
Pelikan M900
1931 Toledo
"The Collector's Edition Toledo"
This Limited edition recalls and honors the original Pelikan Toledo from 1931, handmade in the same traditional way.
Sleeve made of solid 925 sterling silver, then 24K gold-plated.
18K - 750 M Nib w/ PF Imprint
Every Toledo fountain pen (as well as the Conerto) is a unique piece made in Germany. This is because the tiny engravings in the motif are made by hand, making each Pelikan feather (or music note) come alive.
If you own a Toledo fountain pen, you own a piece of art and a small piece of history.
I am listing these pens individually, however if you are interested in a bundle and save deal for all 3, please contact me ASAP and let's chat!!
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