For your consideration, we are pleased to offer for sale this exceptional Pre-1997 Pelikan M250 Transparent Green Demonstrator Fountain Pen, fitted with its original 14C/585 Extra Fine gold nib. Manufactured in West Germany, this highly collectible demonstrator remains in Mint, Never Inked condition—a remarkably well-preserved example of one of Pelikan's most sought-after modern classics.
The M250 occupies a special place in Pelikan history, sharing the same body as the popular M200 while being upgraded with a factory-fitted solid 14C gold nib. Early West Germany demonstrators have become increasingly desirable among collectors due to their limited production, transparent construction, and superior craftsmanship from Pelikan's pre-reunification era.
The transparent green demonstrator barrel and cap remain absolutely stunning, allowing the intricate piston mechanism and ink chamber to be fully appreciated. Unlike later translucent models, these early demonstrators exhibit exceptional clarity and depth, making them among the most visually striking Pelikans ever produced. The transparency remains crystal clear with brilliant green coloration throughout.
The cap and barrel are in magnificent Mint condition with no chips, cracks, scratches, repairs, or signs of use. The gold-plated Pelikan beak clip remains bright with no plating wear, while the cap band is crisply stamped "PELIKAN W. GERMANY," confirming its manufacture prior to German reunification. The cap is crowned with Pelikan's desirable two-chick logo, another hallmark of these earlier production examples. The threaded cap engages securely to the barrel, and there are no monograms or personal engravings. This Pelikan M250 measures approximately 5 inches capped, 5 7/8 inches posted, and weighs approximately 0.49 ounces, providing the perfectly balanced feel that has made the M200/M250 series one of Pelikan's most admired fountain pens.
Unlike the steel-nibbed M200, the M250 is fitted with a solid 14C/585 gold nib, making it the more desirable model among collectors. This example carries an Extra Fine nib, with the tipping measuring approximately 0.42mm using digital calipers. Because this fountain pen has never been inked or dip-tested, the nib remains exactly as it left the Pelikan factory, preserving its untouched, never inked status for the next owner.
The pen features Pelikan's renowned piston-filling mechanism. To preserve its Never Inked condition, the piston has not been filled with ink, but it has been water-tested and fuctions as one would expect. The piston operates smoothly through its full range of travel, demonstrating proper factory function while maintaining the pen's pristine collector-grade originality.
One of the most appealing aspects of this offering is its remarkable preservation. Pelikan demonstrators have become increasingly difficult to locate, particularly examples bearing the West Germany imprint and retaining their original 14C gold nib. Most surviving examples were purchased as daily writers and show varying degrees of use. Finding one that has remained untouched for over three decades is becoming exceptionally uncommon.
The Pelikan M250 Transparent Green Demonstrator represents one of the finest combinations of engineering, design, and practicality produced by Pelikan during the late twentieth century. Its transparent body beautifully showcases Pelikan's celebrated piston-filling mechanism, while the solid gold nib elevates it beyond the standard M200 into a far more collectible writing instrument.
Whether destined for an advanced Pelikan collection or preserved as an investment-quality example of Pelikan's West Germany production, this Mint, New Old Stock, Never Inked Pelikan M250 Demonstrator represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire one of the most desirable modern Pelikan fountain pens in untouched collector-grade condition.
