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ALFRED
DUNHILL-NAMIKI 1999 LIMITED EDITION URAJIRO
(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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In
Oriental design, natural forms are pared down to express their essence or
spirit, "Urajiro" is an evergreen fern found in Asia. It has large
distinctive leaves, split in two like outstretched wings. On the back of
these "wings" are hundreds of spores which give the plant its
name. Urajiro is considered to bring good fortune, its leaves used as New
Year's decorations. The Maki-e artist has suggested the delicacy of the fern
with consummate skill, while the lacquering technique mirrors the ferns
quality of endurance. Only 200 Urajiro pens exist.
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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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