NEVER INKED 2008 PELIKAN CALCULATION OF TIMES LIMITED EDITION 187/760 FOUNTAIN PEN

For your consideration, we are pleased to offer for sale this 2008 Pelikan Calculation of Times Limited Edition 187/760 Fountain Pen, featuring an 18K Medium nib. This pen remains in pristine, never-inked, mint condition and is offered complete with its original Pelikan presentation box, Calculation of Times-themed literature, certificate of authenticity, and warranty card.

NOTE: This particular Pelikan is part of the Achievements of Civilisation Limited Edition collection, which consisted of a total of three fountain pens: Evolution of Script, Calculation of Times, and Fire. 

Dividing and measuring time as it passes, man has always focused on this by observing nature. Above all, astronomical events such as the movement of the sun and the different phases of the moon are clearly identifiable thanks to their periodical recurrence.

From these, our forefathers once developed the calculating units for year, month, day and hour. The year, with its different seasons, is calculated from the orbit of the Earth around the sun. The month corresponds with the movement of the moon around the Earth and the change in the phases of the moon. The day results from the rotation of the Earth around itself and the consequent change of day and night. In the further course of history, the sun served to divide the day into hours and minutes.

In the earliest times, knowledge of the sky was necessary for people in agricultural areas essential for survival. Later, a firmer understanding of time also served to allow people to determine precisely their place in the sequence of generations or their own age. To this day, the division of time is essential in marking our everyday life. It helps us to arrange our lives and to structure our working day. The future can only be planned with an understanding of time.

With the edition "Calculation of Times," Pelikan is commemorating this important achievement in the history of mankind. Thanks to its timeless elegance and exceptional functionality, the superbly crafted Pelikan fountain pen is an exclusive and valuable companion throughout the year.

From the orbit of the moon around the Earth, which lasts just under 30 days, man divided the year into twelve months. Lit by the sun, only one half of the moon is turned towards the Earth. Based on the position of the moon and sun and the relation to each other, we see varying amounts of the moon's illumination. The four phases of the moon, which can be seen, new moon, first quarter moon, full moon, and last quarter moon, are embossed on the cap of the Pelikan fountain pen in high relief.

In ancient times, the Babylonians and Greeks used the position of the sun in the sky and created the first sundials. A vertical shadow stick, whose shadow fell on a clock face, served to measure time, often accurate to within a few minutes.

Pelikan has engraved the structure of a sundial with eleven marked hours onto the cap of the fountain pen. The twelfth hour appears as an embossed high relief in the lower part of the clip, which at the same time adopts the symbolic function of the shadow stick.

Early developed cultures liked to show the cycle of the year in pictures. Each month is represented by an activity or event adapted to a season. On the Pelikan fountain pen, a cycle from the early Middle Ages can be found. Themes such as sowing seeds, harvesting, and the use of natural products characterize these early calendars or months in pictures. The seasonal vegetation cycle can also be recognised.

Today, in many parts of the world, the Gregorian calendar is used. Named after Pope Gregory XIII, it was adopted after numerous calendar reforms due in part to its precision and ability to accurately mark time at the end of the 16th century.

With the edition "Calculation of Times" Pelikan combines the highest standards of craftsmanship and artistic design. Engraved themes of the moon and sun commemorate the beginnings of our calendar. The fountain pen combines German craftsmanship with elements of a long past era.

If you value stylish elegance when writing, you will appreciate the craftsmanship of the high-quality 18C Gold Nib, which has the sun embossed on it as a relief. The shaft shows calendar themes of everyday life in the Middle Ages. They are incorporated into the metal overlay, coated with ruthenium, then plated with gold.

The edition number, which is engraved on the filling handle, identifies each fountain pen as a unique Limited Edition piece with this one being 187 of 760 created worldwide. This worldwide edition commemorates the Christian calendar, which began around 760 years after the founding of Rome with the birth of Christ.

The Pelikan nib is designated a Medium point with the iridium tipping measuring approximately .89mm when using digital calipers.

The piston filling mechanism functions perfectly and has been tested with water only, preserving its New Old Stock status for the discerning collector.

The pen’s condition is flawless — free from nicks, cracks, scratches, or any signs of wear. The cap threads securely and smoothly to the barrel. The cap banding is marked with, “PELIKAN GERMANY.” There are no personalizations or engravings on the cap or barrel. The Pelikan "One Chick" logo appears at the cap top, while the limited edition numbering is stamped on the bottom of the blind cap - “187/760."

This magnificent writing instrument is housed in its original luxurious Pelikan presentation case, accompanied by:

• Pelikan Calculation of Times literature and documentation
• Certificate of authenticity
  
• Warranty card

The Pelikan stands as one of the three Pelikans in the Achievements of Civilisation limited edition series. It is a fantastic example of German craftsmanship/ Whether displayed or used for writing, this uninked, collector-grade pen is a true rarity and a crown jewel for any serious Pelikan enthusiast.