{"title":"Pelikan Limited Editions - Rare Beauty","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtraordinary Pelikan Limited Editions represent fantasy- filled material designs and premium handwriting with classic elegance. They continually reinterpret exceptional materials, colors, and designs for their Limited Editions. Each one is only available in limited numbers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePelikan exclusive Limited Editions consist of unique, intricate pieces that they create only for extremely limited releases. These releases always have a thematic link to the edition. They come with a certificate and edition number. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes as no surprise that collectors worldwide are delighted with every new release of  Limited Editions from Peikan. It is a declaration of love to these rare beauties of which they develop with great passion and the utmost precision. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pelikan-1929-herzstuck-limited-edition-fountain-pen","title":"Pelikan 1929 Herzstück Limited Edition Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003ePelikan celebrates the 90th anniversary of the piston filler, the mechanism that changed the culture of writing. This limited edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFountain Pen pays homage to the Pelikan design of the 1920s, with a large viewing window where you can see high the ink level. Crafted in black lacquer and gold plated trim, adorned with an 18K gold medium only nib. Individually numbered, this pen is numbered 407 of the 462 pens made, the historical patent number. Includes an exquisite presentation box with a Blue ink bottle. Bertram's Inkwell was able to get a good supply of these pens and this is our last one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pelikan","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":45164807979198,"sku":"812597","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/products\/pelikan-herz1929-stock3_1500x_4f2de61e-d829-4a0f-9f15-01dcaedd5390.jpg?v=1684687806"},{"product_id":"pelikan-fire-limited-edition-fountain-pen-2010","title":"Pelikan Fire Limited Edition Fountain Pen, 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince the beginning of time fire has captivated the man. As children, we are magically drawn to its warmth and glow and as adults, the play of flames in a fireplace or campfire evokes a sense of security. Our ancestors used fire as protection against wild animals and the cold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen our forefathers began using fire for practical use this marked a turning point in mankind's history. Fire became an essential part of mankind's developing technologies and one of the mankind's most powerful instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Age man would collect the flames left over by lightning bolt strikes and would put them in an animal skull and observe them. Our homo erectus ancestors eventually learned to ignite the fire themselves approximately 790,000 years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire became essential to the survival of the group since it provided warmth, light, and an ability to cook. Even today in present times fire provides us with the freedom to keep our homes in comfortable living conditions. It is possible that if the fire was not discovered to be used in a practical manner, we might even exist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePelikan honors mankind's skill into a powerful tool. The beauty and power of the elements are seen in this beautiful writing instrument. The barrel is made of brass and lacquered several times in a vivid red. Every flame on the barrel is first lasered, then plated with 24 carat gold. Five real Topaz gem-stones make the sparks come alive. The bowl of fire is depicted on the clip, the especially created nib, and the cap. The writer using this instrument will be fascinated using the high-quality 18k gold nib with iridium top, which embossed with the relief of a blazing fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Limited Edition Fire is delivered in an elegant red gift box with a matching booklet that gives a delightful account of the theme and the intricate details of the fountain pen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of Launch: 2010\u003cbr\u003eEdition size: Only 500 creations made for the entire world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Pelikan","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":44930894201022,"sku":"VaultLEPelFirefp-Fine","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":44930894233790,"sku":"VaultLEPelFirefp-Medium","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/files\/Pelikan-Fire.jpg?v=1747870907"},{"product_id":"pelikan-lighthouse-of-alexandria-limited-edition-fountain-pen-2007","title":"Pelikan Lighthouse of Alexandria Limited Edition Fountain Pen, 2007","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2007, Lighthouse of Alexandria \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Editon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nPelikan's Limited Edition, \"The Lighthouse of Alexandria\", is a further highlight in the \"Seven Wonders of the World\" series of fine writing instruments. This time, tribute is paid to the highest of the seven wonders - the Pharos of Alexandria. This majestic ancient lighthouse stood on the island of Pharos close to the coast of Egypt for more than a thousand years; built in 300 B.C., it was the first beacon fire in history.\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eThe exclusive fountain pen from Pelikan recalls this technical and artistic marvel with an equivalent degree of precision and craftsmanship. Even the presentation is unique: the pen is impressively displayed under a glass dome designed to be reminiscent of the original. The dark blue lacquered barrel enclosed between gold-plated edges and the gold-plated clip emphasise the preciousness of the pen. The front section is adorned with an engraved image of the ancient building.\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eFurther features of \"The Lighthouse of Alexandria\" are shapes representing four stylised lighthouse windows on the dark blue cap. Collectors who value the highest degree of functionality and consistency in writing will be particularly thrilled by the 18-carat gold nib, individually embossed with a blazing beacon fire. Each fountain pen of the Limited Edition \"The Lighthouse of Alexandria\" is rendered unique by the engraved serial number on the filler knob.\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e \u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eAbout This Edition:\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eThe series was limited to 440 pens, an allusion to the height of this unparalleled structure: the Pharos of Alexandria was 440 ft. high and took over 20 years to build. It was considered an architectural masterpiece and right down to today remains the tallest beacon ever built in the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of Launch: 2007\u003cbr\u003eEdition size: Only 440 creations made for the entire world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Pelikan","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":45109120663742,"sku":"VaultLEPelFirefp","price":7550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/files\/Pelikan-Lighthouse-of-Alexandria-Limited-Edition-Fountain-Pen2.jpg?v=1747949524"},{"product_id":"pelikan-hanging-gardens-of-babylon-limited-edition-fountain-pen-2009","title":"Pelikan Hanging Gardens of Babylon Limited Edition Fountain Pen, 2009","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2009, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tribute to aesthetic appeal and technical skill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Nebuchadnezzar II had the gardens constructed some 600 years before our calendar for his wife Amytis. She was to find a part of her green home of Persia amidst the desert-like region of Babylon and ancient writings tell us of an impressive new structure which was created and consisted of stepped terraces where exotic trees, shrubs, flowers and herbs grew. The immense garden itself required a sophisticated system to irrigate them with water from the Euphrates.The Hanging Gardens combined an aesthetic natural beauty and new sophisticated technology making this a true masterpiece. Inspired by this, the Pelikan fountain pen combines the utmost precision in manufacturing with traditional craftsmanship and artistic as well as technical skill. This distinctive writing instrument pays tribute and reflects this architectural wonder by incorporating a representation of the front of two steps of the ancient terraced structure. The backdrop reflected on the pen shows how the terraces were supported by columns and arched vaults. The representation of the stepped garden is once again depicted on the cap of this uniquely crafted fountain pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hanging Gardens of Babylon covered some 120 meters on both sides and the ascending stairway was separated in the form of a stepped slope according to what we learn from the historic accounts of the structure that was destroyed at an early stage. In the fourth century BC, the Babylonian priest Berossos is believed to have first described the gardens, based upon Babylonian documentation. His work has been lost, but chroniclers from the second century BC quoted from it and kept alive the knowledge of the magnificent gardens. This grand form of garden construction art would most likely have given the observer the impression of a hanging park and behind it all was a highly-developed level of technical understanding. It is probable that the walls and columns of the supporting structure were predominantly made of baked bricks and that there were passageways beneath the individual terraces. The substructure of each individual terrace is believed to have been fitted with pipes, natural asphalt, bricks and lead sheeting, so that water could not trickle down. The highest level tier consisted of fertile humus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePelikan has set exacting standards for \"The Seven Wonders of the World\" Edition: superior craftsmanship and the artistic rendering of the Edition's respective subject matter are both prerequisites. \"The Hanging Gardens of Babylon\" Limited Edition fountain pen thus combines German precision craftsmanship with elements of a long-lost age. Each pen detail has been meticulously designed and crafted with to reflect and pay tribute to this magnificent achievement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinctive writing instrument pays tribute and reflects this architectural wonder by incorporating a representation of the front of two steps of the ancient terraced structure. The backdrop reflected on the pen shows how the terraces were supported by columns and arched vaults. The representation of the stepped garden is once again depicted on the cap of this uniquely crafted fountain pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pen detail has been meticulously designed and crafted with to reflect and pay tribute to this magnificent achievement. The new Hanging Gardens writing instruments are intricate in detail, with a gold-plated cap which artistically depicts four stepped terraces. The dark green barrel is refined with lacquer and polished to a high gloss. Edged by gold-plated rings, it flows into the superbly crafted front part of the fountain pen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-crafted 18 carat gold nib is decorated with an individually embossed stylized rendering of the terraces. The Hanging Gardens series writing instruments offer a new elegance, uniting functionality, durability and beauty. This Limited Edition has its own dedicated serial number engraved into the filling handle identifing each fountain pen as a unique masterpiece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePelikan has crafted just 410 of these precious writing instruments, a number chosen to represent the work of the Babylon priest Berossos from the 4th century BC, the first scribe known to us who has ensured through his writings that this magnificent terraced garden would be remembered and not disappear into oblivion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of Launch: 2009\u003cbr\u003eEdition size: Only 410 creations made for the entire world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Pelikan","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":45109121777854,"sku":"VaultLEPelHGfp","price":6850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/files\/leader2009_Hanging-Gardens-of-Babylon2a.jpg?v=1747861774"},{"product_id":"pelikan-colossus-of-rhodes-limited-edition-fountain-pen-2005","title":"Pelikan Colossus of Rhodes Limited Edition Fountain Pen, 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColossus of Rhodes -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gift to eternity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePelikan's \"Colossus of Rhodes\" fountain pen honours a technical and artistic masterpiece that is unique in terms of size and grandeur. The bronze statue of the Greek God Helios, the worshipped sun God and patron saint of the Aegean island of Rhodes, was worked with exceptional architectonic and artistic skill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly specially selected materials were used, such as marble for the pedestal, iron for the inner frame and bronze, partially refined with gold, for the outer skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pelikan fountain pen, which like its historical paragon, is partly made from bronze, combines traditional craftsmanship with the highest degree of design and technical expertise. The valuable writing instrument is pre-sented in an artistically designed case that has a feeling for the stylized harbour of Rhodes where the statue is said to have once stood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe edition number engraved on the filler knob end transforms each pro-duct into an unmistakably unique item. Pelikan has manufactured just 408 of these incomparable writing instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis worldwide limited edition figure is thus a reminder of the founding of the town of Rhodes that took place in 408 B.C. when the three-town states of the island united: Lalysos in the north, Lindos in the east and Kamiros in the west – all three having once been ruled by the so-named grandchildren of Helios, the sun God. They founded the island's capital on the northern tip and called it Rhodes, thus also giving this sun-drenched and fertile island its name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of Launch: 2005\u003cbr\u003eEdition size: Only 408 creations made for the entire world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Pelikan","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":45100861391038,"sku":"BertramsInkwellPelikan Colossus-1","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":45100861423806,"sku":"BertramsInkwellPelikan Colossus-2","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/files\/Pelikan-Colossus-of-Rhodes11_ef6e5b1e-d304-4c6d-b366-87a6842fbbf6.jpg?v=1747857487"},{"product_id":"pelikan-temple-of-artemis-limited-edition-fountain-pen","title":"Pelikan Temple of Artemis Limited Edition Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2006, The Temple of Artemis \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tribute to aesthetic appeal and technical skill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is the first temple was built of marble and is considered the largest and most magnificent temples of the ancient world. The new Pelikan fountain pen 'The Temple of Artemis' from the edition 'The seven wonders of the world' is dedicated to this unique and fascinating architectural masterpiece, echoing the impressive technical achievement of an important era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis was completed in 440 BC - 120 years it had taken the construction period. One of the biggest challenges for the former builder was the marshy ground, which they eventually secure with charcoal. The foundation of rock provided the foundation for the temple, which was 51 feet wide and 105 feet long. Ceiling and roof were made of cedar wood, the double doors to the cellar, and the innermost sanctum of the temple were decorated with cypress wood and gold. Of the 127 columns supported 36 than a man friezes on which the deeds of Greek gods and heroes were ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild, independent and of sublime strength and beauty - so is Artemis represented the fertility and hunting and war goddess in Greek mythology. As the daughter of Zeus and twin sister of Apollo she is one of the twelve great Olympian deities. Artemis is considered one indomitable goddess who lives not only is, but also decreases. To appease her honor, and for them, the Lydian King Croesus-was the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus build. Inside this shrine was located over two meters high statue of Artemis, made of wood from grapevine and covered with silver and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Limited Edition 'Temple of Artemis' is a unique creation from master hand. It is remarkable for its perfect finishing and differentiated designed details. In his entire look of the fountain pen recalls the stunning marble columns of the Artemis Temple and is modeled on the shiny pillars relief. The grip section made in artful craftsmanship is made of high quality materials and refined with palladium. Engraved on it shines the goddess Artemis, as they once proudly looked at the temple visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of Launch: 2006\u003cbr\u003eEdition size: Only 440 creations made for the entire world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Pelikan","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":45100867387582,"sku":"Pelikan Temple of Artemis-1","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":45100867420350,"sku":"Pelikan Temple of Artemis-2","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/files\/Pelikan-Temple-of-Artemis.jpg?v=1750396268"},{"product_id":"pelikan-hanging-gardens-of-babylon-limited-edition-fountain-pen","title":"Pelikan Hanging Gardens of Babylon Limited Edition Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2009, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tribute to aesthetic appeal and technical skill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Nebuchadnezzar II had the gardens constructed some 600 years before our calendar for his wife Amytis. She was to find a part of her green home of Persia amidst the desert-like region of Babylon and ancient writings tell us of an impressive new structure which was created and consisted of stepped terraces where exotic trees, shrubs, flowers and herbs grew. The immense garden itself required a sophisticated system to irrigate them with water from the Euphrates.The Hanging Gardens combined an aesthetic natural beauty and new sophisticated technology making this a true masterpiece. Inspired by this, the Pelikan fountain pen combines the utmost precision in manufacturing with traditional craftsmanship and artistic as well as technical skill. This distinctive writing instrument pays tribute and reflects this architectural wonder by incorporating a representation of the front of two steps of the ancient terraced structure. The backdrop reflected on the pen shows how the terraces were supported by columns and arched vaults. The representation of the stepped garden is once again depicted on the cap of this uniquely crafted fountain pen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hanging Gardens of Babylon covered some 120 meters on both sides and the ascending stairway was separated in the form of a stepped slope according to what we learn from the historic accounts of the structure that was destroyed at an early stage. In the fourth century BC, the Babylonian priest Berossos is believed to have first described the gardens, based upon Babylonian documentation. His work has been lost, but chroniclers from the second century BC quoted from it and kept alive the knowledge of the magnificent gardens. This grand form of garden construction art would most likely have given the observer the impression of a hanging park and behind it all was a highly-developed level of technical understanding. It is probable that the walls and columns of the supporting structure were predominantly made of baked bricks and that there were passageways beneath the individual terraces. The substructure of each individual terrace is believed to have been fitted with pipes, natural asphalt, bricks and lead sheeting, so that water could not trickle down. The highest level tier consisted of fertile humus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePelikan has set exacting standards for \"The Seven Wonders of the World\" Edition: superior craftsmanship and the artistic rendering of the Edition's respective subject matter are both prerequisites. \"The Hanging Gardens of Babylon\" Limited Edition fountain pen thus combines German precision craftsmanship with elements of a long-lost age. Each pen detail has been meticulously designed and crafted with to reflect and pay tribute to this magnificent achievement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinctive writing instrument pays tribute and reflects this architectural wonder by incorporating a representation of the front of two steps of the ancient terraced structure. The backdrop reflected on the pen shows how the terraces were supported by columns and arched vaults. The representation of the stepped garden is once again depicted on the cap of this uniquely crafted fountain pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pen detail has been meticulously designed and crafted with to reflect and pay tribute to this magnificent achievement. The new Hanging Gardens writing instruments are intricate in detail, with a gold-plated cap which artistically depicts four stepped terraces. The dark green barrel is refined with lacquer and polished to a high gloss. Edged by gold-plated rings, it flows into the superbly crafted front part of the fountain pen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-crafted 18 carat gold nib is decorated with an individually embossed stylized rendering of the terraces. The Hanging Gardens series writing instruments offer a new elegance, uniting functionality, durability and beauty. This Limited Edition has its own dedicated serial number engraved into the filling handle identifing each fountain pen as a unique masterpiece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePelikan has crafted just 410 of these precious writing instruments, a number chosen to represent the work of the Babylon priest Berossos from the 4th century BC, the first scribe known to us who has ensured through his writings that this magnificent terraced garden would be remembered and not disappear into oblivion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of Launch: 2009\u003cbr\u003eEdition size: Only 410 creations made for the entire world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Pelikan","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":45104167223486,"sku":"Pelikan Hanging Gardens","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/files\/Pelikan-Hanging-Gardens-5_0eeb847c-2000-4690-a8d1-d4156afacd45.jpg?v=1750648943"},{"product_id":"pelikan-temple-of-artemis-limited-edition-fountain-pen-2007","title":"Pelikan Temple of Artemis Limited Edition Fountain Pen, 2006","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2006, The Temple of Artemis \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tribute to aesthetic appeal and technical skill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is the first temple was built of marble and is considered the largest and most magnificent temples of the ancient world. The new Pelikan fountain pen 'The Temple of Artemis' from the edition 'The seven wonders of the world' is dedicated to this unique and fascinating architectural masterpiece, echoing the impressive technical achievement of an important era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis was completed in 440 BC - 120 years it had taken the construction period. One of the biggest challenges for the former builder was the marshy ground, which they eventually secure with charcoal. The foundation of rock provided the foundation for the temple, which was 51 feet wide and 105 feet long. Ceiling and roof were made of cedar wood, the double doors to the cellar, and the innermost sanctum of the temple were decorated with cypress wood and gold. Of the 127 columns supported 36 than a man friezes on which the deeds of Greek gods and heroes were ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild, independent and of sublime strength and beauty - so is Artemis represented the fertility and hunting and war goddess in Greek mythology. As the daughter of Zeus and twin sister of Apollo she is one of the twelve great Olympian deities. Artemis is considered one indomitable goddess who lives not only is, but also decreases. To appease her honor, and for them, the Lydian King Croesus-was the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus build. Inside this shrine was located over two meters high statue of Artemis, made of wood from grapevine and covered with silver and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Limited Edition 'Temple of Artemis' is a unique creation from master hand. It is remarkable for its perfect finishing and differentiated designed details. In his entire look of the fountain pen recalls the stunning marble columns of the Artemis Temple and is modeled on the shiny pillars relief. The grip section made in artful craftsmanship is made of high quality materials and refined with palladium. 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Celluloid in this new Limited Edition Silver Screen pen represents that used in early motion pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1887 Hannibal Goodwin developed the roll film utilizing celluloid as a new photographic medium which laid the foundation for the film industry. And, in doing so, he created much more than just a new film imaging material: he made it possible to share moments of joy and laughter, all through the magic of movies. It wasn’t until the advent of celluloid that stars such as Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe or James Dean became world famous. But the beginning wasn’t easy: the films were originally fused with cellulose nitrate and were extremely flammable, almost bursting into flames upon contact with heat. A dangerous characteristic that was finally eliminated with the refinement of film material in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood’s development into the film center of the western world began in 1911. Shortly after the opening of the first film production company on the West Coast, many studios moved from New York – the original epicenter of the industry. The mild climate, consistent daylight hours and freedom from the regulations and constraints of the New York Motion Picture Patents Company made the Greater Los Angeles community attractive to the film industry. The triumph of the West Coast film industry over that of the East Coast began and heralded a new era of Hollywood movies and stars. From the era of black \u0026amp; white, silent films, through the talkies and on to the special effects of today’s blockbusters, no other industry has evolved as quickly as the Hollywood dream factory. The Walk of Fame is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Hollywood: on Hollywood Boulevard more than 2,000 flagstones with stars commemorate the celebrities of show business from times both current and long past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike “Modern Times”, “Casablanca” or “Gone with the Wind”, the Pelikan Silver Screen Limited Edition is a classic icon, made for eternity. A ring of genuine celluloid in the shape of a filmstrip encircles the shaft and four red rubies pinpoint the center of each artfully incorporated palladium-plated star. These elements combine to commemorate the epic moments of Hollywood cinematics. Classic black along with sterling silver enhancements provides a timeless elegance. Strictly limited: the serial number of each Limited Edition Silver Screen fountain pen is engraved and marked on the filling handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of Launch: 2009\u003cbr\u003eEdition size: Only 420 creations made for the entire world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Pelikan","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":45100972376254,"sku":"Pelikan Silver Screen","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/files\/Pelikan-Silver-Screen-7.jpg?v=1747866470"},{"product_id":"pelikan-75th-anniversary-limited-edition-fountain-pen","title":"Pelikan 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Fountain Pen, 2004","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eDrawing on the good tradition of refined writing, on the occasion of their 75th anniversary, Pelikan developed a prestigious fountain pen. \u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eThe \"Anniversary Pen\" spans the period from 1929 to 2004 with the most striking details from the models released during this period and interprets this space of time with elegance, function and the finest materials in their own very individual way. It is the skiful and elaborate craftsmanship, which has succeeded in creating a harmonious combination of the noble materials white and yellow gold. The striped band is a typical Pelikan characteristic and is made of 18 carat gold. Its glass panel offers a view of the technically perfect plunger mechanism and the patent number registered in 1928.\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eA further special detail is the precisely manufactured and traditionally hand engraved gold nib with the Pelikan logo, which is also found on the cap head. The engraved \"75\" on the cap and the barrel immortalises the anniversary in a particularly appealing fashion. And not least, the edition number on the gilded area beneath the glass panel is your guarantee of its extraordinary worth - with a limited edition of just 75 pieces, the \"Anniversary Pen\" is a real rarity and in every respect a \"pièce de résistance\" of its time. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of Launch: 2004\u003cbr\u003eEdition size: Only 75 creations made for the entire world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Pelikan","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":45101083852990,"sku":"Pelikan 75th Anniversary","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/files\/Pelikan-M1000-75th-Anniversary-8.jpg?v=1747869574"},{"product_id":"pelikan-blue-planet-limited-edition-fountain-pen","title":"Pelikan Blue Planet Limited Edition Fountain Pen, 2006","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe limited edition \"Blue Planet\" fountain pen represents a unique creation that impresses with perfect workmanship and unique details. Like the spectacular view onto Earth from space, the planet shines in the brightest blue on the barrel made of repeatedly varnished sterling silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife on earth has been unfolding in all its unimaginable variety for some 540 million years. The fountain pen recalls this figure, being produced in a limited edition of 540 instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis new star that has appeared in the universe of writing instruments emanates an almost ethereal elegance and a quality of the utmost preciousness. The cobalt blue front section is adorned with a gold-plated sterling silver ring. Into the sleeve, which is also of sterling silver, a detailed depiction of the earth with its oceans of shining blue is engraved with the highest artistry, standing out against the anthracite black background of outer space. The filigree pattern of clouds above the earth is embedded into the protective layer of clear varnish, and is applied with the finest airbrush technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overall impression is harmoniously complemented by guilloched lines of longitude and latitude on the filling knob and the tip of the cap. 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This time, tribute is paid to the highest of the seven wonders - the Pharos of Alexandria. This majestic ancient lighthouse stood on the island of Pharos close to the coast of Egypt for more than a thousand years; built in 300 B.C., it was the first beacon fire in history.\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eThe exclusive fountain pen from Pelikan recalls this technical and artistic marvel with an equivalent degree of precision and craftsmanship. Even the presentation is unique: the pen is impressively displayed under a glass dome designed to be reminiscent of the original. The dark blue lacquered barrel enclosed between gold-plated edges and the gold-plated clip emphasise the preciousness of the pen. The front section is adorned with an engraved image of the ancient building.\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eFurther features of \"The Lighthouse of Alexandria\" are shapes representing four stylised lighthouse windows on the dark blue cap. 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