Edition of 408 specimens

Pelikan's “Colossus of Rhodes” fountain pen honors a technical and artistic masterpiece that is unique in terms of size and grandeur. The bronze statue of the Greek God Helios, the worshiped sun God and patron saint of the Aegean island of Rhodes, was worked with exceptional architectonic and artistic skill.

Only 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. The 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 presented in an artistically designed case that has a feeling for the stylized harbor of Rhodes where the statue is said to have once stood.

The edition number engraved on the filler knob end transforms each product into an unmistakably unique item. This 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.

Edition of 440 specimens

A Work of Art, Built by Human Hands
Independent, wild and of sublime strength and beauty – this is the showcased imagery of Artemis, the Greek mythological goddess of fruitfulness, hunting, and war. In her honor and to appease her, the Artemis Temple in Ephesus was sanctioned and begun by Croesus of Lydia. Pelikan dignifies this architectural masterpiece through the limited edition of “The Temple of Artemis” writing pen.

In savor of the finalization of the temple in the year 440 B.C., the limited edition “The Temple of Artemis” writing pen is limited to a worldwide total of 440 writing instruments. The limited edition “The Temple of Artemis” fountain pen is a unique creation from the master of pen-making. It is made most impressive by the perfect workmanship and the differentiated design of details.

In the greatest of artistic and technical accomplishment, and inspired by the antique temple pillars, “The Temple of Artemis” pen sits firmly in the hand of its owner as a unique work of art in and of itself. He who calls this precious fountain pen his own is not only holding a finely crafted and traditional Pelikan writing instrument, but an artwork representation of another magnificent architectural wonder.

Edition of 440 specimens

Pelikan's new 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.

The exclusive fountain pen from Pelikan recalls this technical and artistic marvel with an equivalent degree of precision and craftsmanship. 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 emphasize the preciousness of the pen. The front section is adorned with an engraved image of the ancient building.

Further features of “The Lighthouse of Alexandria” are shapes representing four stylized 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.

The series is limited to 440 pens, an allusion to the height of this unparalleled structure: the Pharos of Alexandria was 440 ft (ca. 134 m) 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.

Edition of 410 specimens

A tribute to aesthetic appeal and technical skill
King Nebuchadnezzar II had the gardens constructed some 600 years before our calendar for his wife Amytis, so, she could find a part of her green home of Persia amidst the desert-like region of Babylon.

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.

Each 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.

The hand-crafted 18-carat gold nib is decorated with an individually embossed stylized rendering of the terraces. The Hanging Gardens series of writing instruments offer a new elegance, uniting functionality, durability, and beauty. The Limited Edition has its own dedicated serial number engraved into the filling handle, identifying each fountain pen as a unique masterpiece.

Edition of 300 specimens

Statue of the most powerful
Just 20 years after the Temple of Zeus was finished in Olympia, the monument “The Statue of Zeus” was erected inside it. The Greek sculptor Phidias created the 13-meterhigh colossal statue between 438 and 430 BC. It was his last work and secured him high esteem as one of the most significant sculptors of ancient times. The statue of the most powerful Olympic god of Greek mythology, which is some seven times larger than human size, went on to impress visitors for centuries. According to legend, the Zeus statue was transported to Constantinople – today Istanbul – where it fell victim to a fire in the year 475. The work of art survived for around 905 years. Its remains of its base can still be seen in Olympia today.

Gleaming elegance
The sublime effect of the world wonder was not only attributable to its size, but also to the many fine materials used in it. The skin of the enthroned statue of the god was made from pure ivory. The ankle-length robe, the soles of the sandals and the tresses of hair were shaped out of gold in perfect craftsmanship, and colored glass and precious stones adorned the monument. The whole composition of valuable materials gave Phidias’ Zeus statue a magnificent gleam. To express the esteem for this world wonder, the piston fountain pen “The Statue of Zeus” is also made from high-quality materials with elaborate finishing techniques.

Artistic skill rich in tradition
Pelikan has used valuable 18-carat rose gold for the embellishments. Using painstaking artistic processing, the motif of Zeus has been worked into the barrel in 925 Sterling silver, and finally all decorative elements plated with 18-carat gold in an electroplating bath. To finish, the motif and decorative elements had a clear varnish applied in order for the background to be colored with anthracite tones.

Honoring unique architecture
To create a gentle transition to the rose gold and emulate the ivory of the statue, Pelikan uses precious resin in a creamy white color for the grip section, filling handle section and lid. The decorative elements such as the trademark Pelikan beak clip and the decorative rings, as well as the pièce de résistance – the 18-carat nib – are all plated with rose gold. Thanks to their first-class craftsmanship and exclusive look and feel, they pay an exceptional tribute to this world wonder.