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Seminar: Pelikan, The Early Years with Tom Baley.

Friday March 10, 2023 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST
Tom Baley, an expert on the history of Pelikan Pens, Germany, will be hosting a seminar about how Pelikan became famous and what else happened within those other 170+ years of the company’s history.

‘Pelikan, The Early Years’ has become a favorite seminar for people who collect the Pelikan pen brand and enthusiasts fascinated by the golden years of fine writing instruments.
Fountain pen model 400 The post war trauma came to an end. The big German industrial boom started. At this time Pelikan released the fountain pen model 400. It is easily recognised due to its Black and Green striped shaft. This model was to become the most popular fountain pen in its price range.
Fountain pen model 400 The post war trauma came to an end. The big German industrial boom started. At this time Pelikan released the fountain pen model 400. It is easily recognised due to its Black and Green striped shaft. This model was to become the most popular fountain pen in its price range.
100th anniversary The 100 year anniversary catalogue was designed by professor O.H.W. Hadanck, the same man who redesigned the Pelikan logo to the shape that it would remain for the next 60 years. 3700 employees celebrated in Pelikan factories in Hanover, Vienna, Danzig, Milan, Barcelona, Bucharest, Sofia, Warsaw, Budapest, Zagreb, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de Chile as in many of the delivery facilities abroad. The Pelikan fountain pen model 100N was released.
100th anniversary The 100 year anniversary catalogue was designed by professor O.H.W. Hadanck, the same man who redesigned the Pelikan logo to the shape that it would remain for the next 60 years. 3700 employees celebrated in Pelikan factories in Hanover, Vienna, Danzig, Milan, Barcelona, Bucharest, Sofia, Warsaw, Budapest, Zagreb, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de Chile as in many of the delivery facilities abroad. The Pelikan fountain pen model 100N was released.
The first Pelikan fountain pen This was the year in which the Pelikan fountain pen was born. It was well known for its trademark Green shaft, technically innovative ink flow and transparent ink window. The differential piston mechanism was a true revolution of its time.
The first Pelikan fountain pen This was the year in which the Pelikan fountain pen was born. It was well known for its trademark Green shaft, technically innovative ink flow and transparent ink window. The differential piston mechanism was a true revolution of its time.
Pictorial trademark of 1922 O. H. W. Hadank's design strongly promotes the Pelikan trademark - simplified graphics in a composed framing. For the first time, and along the lines of the aesthetics of modern advertisement, the stricter composition lays the foundation for a distinctive trademark that will brand itself on the consumer's memory. In contrast, the original focus on Christianity receded.
Pictorial trademark of 1922 O. H. W. Hadank's design strongly promotes the Pelikan trademark - simplified graphics in a composed framing. For the first time, and along the lines of the aesthetics of modern advertisement, the stricter composition lays the foundation for a distinctive trademark that will brand itself on the consumer's memory. In contrast, the original focus on Christianity receded.
Additional successful products This year saw the birth of Pelikan's famous ink series 4001. In the previous year the companies 236 strong workforce achieved an amazing turnover of 1 million Gold Marks. 1904 saw the introduction of "Pelikanol" - a white adhesive paste. Up to the 1960's this Product was a revolution in sticking paper.
Additional successful products This year saw the birth of Pelikan's famous ink series 4001. In the previous year the companies 236 strong workforce achieved an amazing turnover of 1 million Gold Marks. 1904 saw the introduction of "Pelikanol" - a white adhesive paste. Up to the 1960's this Product was a revolution in sticking paper.
Small Honey Paints It was Günther Wagner himself who, based on his family coat of arms, designed the the PELIKAN pictorial trademark for the “Small Honey Paints”. Honey paints were a type of watercolor, common at the time, in which honey was used as a binder. According to an 1873 price list, small round pans of honey paint were offered in boxes containing 12, 18 or 24 different colors.
Small Honey Paints It was Günther Wagner himself who, based on his family coat of arms, designed the the PELIKAN pictorial trademark for the “Small Honey Paints”. Honey paints were a type of watercolor, common at the time, in which honey was used as a binder. According to an 1873 price list, small round pans of honey paint were offered in boxes containing 12, 18 or 24 different colors.
Brand registration on November 27, 1878 The pelican with its four chicks, is one of the oldest trademark registrations in Germany. It was only by the Trademark Protection Act of 1874 that was in effect throughout the German Empire, that Günther Wagner was able to secure the monopoly right for the earlier developed Pelikan pictorial trademark.
Brand registration on November 27, 1878 The pelican with its four chicks, is one of the oldest trademark registrations in Germany. It was only by the Trademark Protection Act of 1874 that was in effect throughout the German Empire, that Günther Wagner was able to secure the monopoly right for the earlier developed Pelikan pictorial trademark.
1st Poster competition The first poster competition of 1889/99 is a resounding success for the company Günther Wagner. Despite the provisions concerning measurements and texts that were to be used, over 500 designs were submitted. After awarding the prizes and declaring recommendations for acquisition, approximately 200 artworks were presented in a traveling exhibition, among other cities, in Hanover, Berlin, Vienna and Zurich.
1st Poster competition The first poster competition of 1889/99 is a resounding success for the company Günther Wagner. Despite the provisions concerning measurements and texts that were to be used, over 500 designs were submitted. After awarding the prizes and declaring recommendations for acquisition, approximately 200 artworks were presented in a traveling exhibition, among other cities, in Hanover, Berlin, Vienna and Zurich.
Expansion of international business activities The production halls were enlarged. The company employed an additional 39 people and Fritz Beindorff. It was his job to visit customers in Austria, Russia and Italy.
Expansion of international business activities The production halls were enlarged. The company employed an additional 39 people and Fritz Beindorff. It was his job to visit customers in Austria, Russia and Italy.
Carl Hornemann's first ink factory In 1832 chemist Carl Hornemann founded his own colour and ink factory in Hanover Germany. Here at Pelikan though we tend to consider the 28th of April 1838 as the founding date, as it was the date on the very first price list. All company anniversaries are therefore based on this date.
Carl Hornemann's first ink factory In 1832 chemist Carl Hornemann founded his own colour and ink factory in Hanover Germany. Here at Pelikan though we tend to consider the 28th of April 1838 as the founding date, as it was the date on the very first price list. All company anniversaries are therefore based on this date.
Pelikan logos over the years.
Pelikan logos over the years.
Pelikan logos over the years.
Pelikan logos over the years.
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Founded in 1838 as a manufacturer of paints, inks, and dyes, Pelikan underwent a series of product line changes until it presented the world with the first piston filler fountain pen in 1929. However, the basic concept has remained unchanged for over 90 years with few changes.

About Tom Baley:
Tom Baley’s great aunt taught him to use fountain pens in the late 1950s and gave him a Scheaffer school pen. He bought his first fountain pen in the fall of 1966, became an avid accumulator (undisciplined collector), stopped collecting for 25 years to raise three boys, resumed collecting with several focuses, always narrowing the emphasis, eventually to Pelikans, both vintage and new. Several years ago he founded The Pen Man.

Don’t miss this fascinating seminar about Pelikan’s pre-World War II history with Tom Baley. He is an expert on the history of Pelikan Pens, Germany, and will bring around 500 vintage pens for this special event. 
 
Course Duration Time: 60 mins.
Pre-registration preferred.
Free with paid show admission.
Attendee Limit: 20  – Beginners are welcome.
Date: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Friday, March 10, 2023

 

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