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ALFRED
DUNHILL-NAMIKI
1996 LIMITED EDITION HARE'S
FOOT FERN & DEW DROPS
(Rare - only
200 pieces produced 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.
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The
Hare’s Foot fern is a popular ornamental plant in Japan and owes its name
to its extraordinary aerial roots which appear to be covered with fur.
This
motif from nature has been semi-abstracted by the Maki-e artist to create a
delicate and intricate design. Each “frond” has been painstakingly
deliniated in silver. The “dew drops” which tremble on the “leaves”
are actually created from tiny fragments of iridescent abalone shell. The
skill of the artist is judged by the way in which the spirit or essence of
the subject is captured. This design retains the delicacy and filigree
quality of the fern that inspired it.
Only
200 individually numbered pens are produced in this design.
The
“dew drops” which tremble on the “leaves” are actually created from
tiny fragments of iridescent abalone shell. Noticed the great artwork of the
artist. Truly spectacular.
Artist:
Yoshida
The
“dew drops” which tremble on the “leaves” are actually created from
tiny fragments of iridescent abalone shell. Noticed the great artwork of the
artist. Truly spectacular.
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.
Certificate of authenticity
Crystal inkwell
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
Cartridge or Conveter filling
mechanism
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