Lot 83 , A Namiki pre-Dunhill Maki-e fountain pen, c.1925-28, 5.25in.

A Namiki pre-Dunhill Maki-e fountain pen, c.1925-28, decorated with a pavilion amid pine trees, the roof inlaid in aogai (mother-of-pearl), the cap with gilt birds in flight, on a black ground, the rolled gold cap band marked 'R 14K' and 'MADE IN JAPAN', the gold nib marked 'NAMIKI 14K, 6, MADE IN JAPAN', flat cap top and endpiece stamped 'MADE IN JAPAN', lever-filler with lifebuoy device enclosing 'N', unsigned, 5.25in.
Estimate £2,000-3,000

Black / brown body of the pen showing very slight variation in colour with some slightly matted duller patching particularly near the bottom of the main body, lacquer work looks to be very good, possibly some slight rubbing of the fine gilt lines showing as ripples in the water, a little light rubbing wear to the body where the edge of the cap meets it, tip of the nib looks a little worn and slightly bent out of shape but overall good order.


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Sold for £2,500