Lot 45 , A Dunhill Namiki Maki-e fountain pen decorated by Shogo Lijima c.1930, 5in.
A Dunhill Namiki Maki-e fountain pen decorated by Shogo Lijima c.1930, the cap depicting houses beneath three mountains, the body with a gateway leading to the cap decoration, cap with a gold band stamped R14k, the nib signed Dunhill, Namiki, 14k, 5in.
Estimate £2,000-3,000
Some light rubbing to the most raised areas of the lacquered decoration but essentially good condition, minor rubbing to the gold band, slight oxidisation to the base of the side lever, knib showing signs of use.
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Sold for £3,200