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ALFRED
DUNHILL-NAMIKI
1996 LIMITED EDITION RAKUCHO
& CHERRY BLOSSOMS
(Extremely
rare - only 100 pieces worldwide)
Each
superb Alfred Dunhill Namiki Limited Edition fountain pen is crafted by
hand, taking over three month to complete and involving as many as eighty
processes.
Every pen is a work of art, as the artist's signature proudly
testifies, and an example of Japan's ancient culture.
This
pen bear the same design as those of the original 1930's fountain pen,
which were in turn adapted from traditional Japanese designs.
The stylised subject, of oriental designs are natural forms, pared
down to express their essence or spirit.
There is often a symbolism attached to the subjects which explains the
appearance of the same designs again and again in Japanese works of art.
An
ancient figure of uncertain origin, the Rakucho is a mythical bird possibly
related to the
phoenix . Like the phoenix whose appearance on earth presaged happy times
and propitious
events, the Rakucho symbolizes “a peaceful atmosphere in heaven”. In
Oriental philosophy the idea of heaven is not that of the West Eastern
religions affirm nature and the universe, and the state for which one must
strive is a unity of nature and man - a harmony with the universal
life-spirit.
As
depicted on this fountain pen, the Rakucho perches amongst Cherry Blossoms,
which are the national flowers of Japan and represent the transience of
man’s existence. Only
100 individually numbered pens are produced in this design.
Barrel
Only the
finest nib could qualify for an Alfred Dunhill Namiki fountain pen. Hand
ground in 18K gold, this nib is tipped in iridium mined from the Northern
Japanese Island of Hokkaido. With its special hardening and protecting
qualities, iridium ensures a nib of exceptional flexibility and durability.
This, in conjunction with the most technologically advanced fountain pen
mechanism available in the world today, means these pens are characterized
by an unparalleled smoothness of writing and ink flow.
Cap
The pen is
presented in lacquered, ash wood cases with a numbered certificate of
authenticity signed by Richard Dunhill together with a crystal inkwell
specially commissioned for this collection.
Close-up
Dimensions
Total length (cap
closed) : 142 mm (5.6")
Total length with
cap posted behind the barrel : 162mm (6.4")
Barrel diameter: 12
mm (0.5")
Solid Gold 18K nib
Pen is New
Pen is new and never been
used. The fountain pen has never been dipped nor inked. Comes with original box and paper as shown above. I accept
money order, bank draft, credit card or even wire. Conditions apply for
credit card.
Certificate of authenticity
Crystal inkwell
Cartridge or Conveter filling
mechanism
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