Pelikan Souverän M800 fountain pen with 18k gold nib
Record status
Individual type · partial
The Pelikan Souverän M800 is a globally recognized fountain pen model known for its distinct construction and design. The barrel is crafted from a specialized striped material based on cotton, a formula developed by Pelikan, which is built up over several months and then shaped using natural diamonds.
This model features a glossy resin cap that incorporates double rings to ensure a seamless transition between the cap and body materials. Accenting the pen are gold-plated metal elements, including the signature pocket clip shaped to represent a beak, a unique design choice for this German brand. The M800 is positioned as the 'large' design within the Souverän series, sitting between the medium-sized M600 and the extra-large M1000 models.
The pen is equipped with an 18k gold nib. It measures approximately 5.5 inches in length. This particular example includes a presentation box, though it may not be the original packaging for this specific instrument.
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Physical characteristics
- Length
- 5.5in
- Material
- Cotton-based resin and gold-plated metal
Technical characteristics
- Nib
- 18k gold
Design
- Clip
- Pelikan beak-shaped
- Barrel
- Striped
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Pelikan
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.