23rd Nov, 2023 9:30
The November Jewellery, Watches & Silver Auction
Dunhill-Namiki - A Japanese lacquered lever-filled fountain pen, circa 1930s, the ebonite barrel with maki-e lacquer finish has been painted in gilt relief with a Hannya mask, iron stick, and a brocade kimono from the Noh Play 'Momijigari (Maple viewing)', highlighted with abalone shell raden flowerheads, and further decorated with falling maple leaves and gilt sprinkles throughout, artist (廣忠?) signed to the barrel, cap engraved 'Dunhill 14K', lever with Namiki logo and nib marked 'Dunhill Namiki 14ct', overall length 13.3 cm.
Sold for £8,000
Condition Report
No box or papers.
Dunhill-Namiki - A Japanese lacquered lever-filled fountain pen, circa 1930s, the ebonite barrel with maki-e lacquer finish has been painted in gilt relief with a Hannya mask, iron stick, and a brocade kimono from the Noh Play 'Momijigari (Maple viewing)', highlighted with abalone shell raden flowerheads, and further decorated with falling maple leaves and gilt sprinkles throughout, artist (廣忠?) signed to the barrel, cap engraved 'Dunhill 14K', lever with Namiki logo and nib marked 'Dunhill Namiki 14ct', overall length 13.3 cm.
