Namiki Emperor Double Dragon Limited Edition Fountn Pen Start Price USD 18,499.99 Current Price USD 18,499.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 15, 2008 End Time Friday, July 25, 2008 Location Los Angeles, California See more about 'Namiki Emperor Double Dragon Limited Edition Fountn Pen' Description NAMIKI EMPEROR DOUBLE DRAGON YEAR 2000 LIMITED EDITION FOUNTAIN PEN     You are bidding on a new, in box, exquisite and stunning Namiki Emperor Double Dragon Year 2000 Limited Edition Fountain Pen with a MEDIUM 18k  gold nib and rhodium tip.  Taking fine writing instruments to a new world, from a culture that reveres patience and centuries old craftsmanship and techniques, the EMPEROR COLLECTION takes traditional Japanese art and creates a memorable scene of life or fantasy and puts it in your hands.   The weight of this incredible writing instrument will give you the feeling of strength and power, much as the dragons do.  The first dragon, being tamed by a man playing the flute as they stride above the world on the clouds.  The other dragon allows a woman to ride his back as they glide past distant mountains.  You will not be able to take your eyes off these amazing scenes and you will marvel at the amount of gold powder that adorns and sparkles at you on this museum quality work of art! Luck and fortune play an important role in Asian culture.  The Double Dragon commemorates the New Millenium and the Year of the Dragon!  Both occurences are say to be of great fortune.  However, the next convergence of these two lucky times is exactly why this pen is sure to appreciate in value . . .  5,000 A.D.! How rare is this Namiki Emperor Double Dragon Millenium Fountain Pen?  It is number 24 of only 200 in the entire world! Maki-e lacquering, a centuries-old technique in which multi-layered patterns are drawn on the barrel and cap with urushi - sap from Japanese lacquer trees and the application of genuine powdered gold and silver.  The raised nature of the layers gives this artwork a three dimensional quality.  Namiki has been employing this technique since 1925.  Incredibly painstaking work of a Japanese artisan takes three months to produce each pen with its layer after layer of brush strokes and lacquer.  Each dragon is unique making each fine writing instrument, "One-of-a-Kind!"  You will be amazed and thrilled as you gaze into the eyes and character of each dragon!   This work of art and history operates using an ingenious "ink-stop" mechanism, a system used in writing instruments sold in the 1920's.  Instructions are included so that you can use your own favorite color of designer or homemade ink and comes with a commemorative, fully sealed, unique black inkwell bottle.  And, just as Namiki writes . . . "The Emperor Collection Fountain Pens are a Synergy of Originality, Tradition and Design.    The 18 karat solid gold (750) MEDIUM nib has wonderfully engraved scrollwork and the Namiki name with hallmark pentagon.   This fountain pen is just plain GORGEOUS!!  You will not be able to take your eyes off of it for it's appeal and subtle richness.  THIS PEN IS A VERY RARE LIMITED EDITION, INDEED.   This fine writing instrument comes gently and lovingly packed in an impressive red stained, hardwood box with brass embellishments and a magnetic closure.  Dark red velvet beautifully cradles the Double Dragon and accessories.  A truly simple, yet elegant presentation. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT sbg4@aol.com WITH QUESTIONS... And visit my eBay store at THE MARK ADAM COLLECTION for more fine writing instruments, crystal collectibles, jewelry, and gaming theme jewelry.   THIS PEN IS IN PERFECT CONDITION,  BRAND NEW!  Never used, never inked.   I purchased it in 2,000 and am the only owner. I am offering this exquisite and memorable fountain pen at $18,499.99.  Special payment terms apply.   You can own writing history and a touch of Japanese Culture with this work of art and love!  For a thousand years, the people of this land have held writing, words and characters, as art and a part of their essence.  It just makes sense that the flawless instruments they use to write with would follow that history and tradition.   This beautiful pen is from a voluminous, fine-quality private collection.  This pen is beautiful, elegant, exotic, rich, and recognizable by collectors and regular lay people alike - - own this pen to write beautifully and / or as a symbol of the status you've worked so hard to achieve.  Everyone the world over knows this kind of quality... As a collector's pen or as a daily writer, this fine writing instrument is a pleasure to own, is undervalued, and is bound to appreciate with time.  These pens are extremely difficult to locate!   YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!   WE OWN ALL OF THE PENS IN OUR IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION.  THEY ARE LOCKED SAFELY IN OUR VAULT,  READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT, FULLY INSURED!!!   My point is that we do not and will not offer pens we do not own, therefore, we will never employ the technique of offering something we don't already have and then start hunting for it for you after you buy it!   No Reserve!  Click on "buy it now" to make sure you get it before someone else does or make me a reasonable offer!  Please look at our feedback for comments made about us by our customers that express their happiness with our products and our customer service...    WE ARE LOCATED IN AMERICA, AND ARE REPUTABLE!  WHY RISK BUYING EXPENSIVE (AND POSSIBLY FAKE) PENS FROM OVERSEAS SELLERS?   I WILL BE LISTING NEW PENS WEEKLY, SO PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR SOME AMAZING MERCHANDISE FROM AN OUTSTANDING PRIVATE COLLECTION!  WE NOW ALSO OFFER SOME BEAUTIFUL STYLES OF JEWELRY SO PLEASE LOOK AT THAT AS WELL.   PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE BEAUTIFUL WRITING INSTRUMENTS AND JEWELRY, AND DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIFIC.  WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF SELLING ONE OF THE GREATEST PRIVATE PEN COLLECTIONS OF ANTIQUE AND MODERN FOUNTAIN PENS, ROLLERBALL AND BALLPOINT PENS.  THIS COLLECTION INCLUDES RARE AND UNIQUE, LIMITED EDITION PENS FROM MANUFACTURERS INCLUDING FABERGE, MICHEL PERCHIN, KRONE, BEXLEY, VISCONTI, MONTBLANC, STIPULA, SAILOR, LAMY, AURORA, ANCORA, TIBALDI, PELIKAN, PARKER, DUPONT, CARTIER, OMAS, DUNHILL, PLATINUM, WATERMAN, NAMIKI, PILOT, SHEAFFER, AND MORE... We are constantly adding new styles and manufacturers of pens to our offerings on ebay... I am an individual and not a store, and so I do not offer a warranty, and ALL SALES ARE FINAL.  Please ask all questions in advance of bidding, as bid retractions are NOT acceptable and I do not like to have unhappy buyers.  Buyer is to contact seller within 2 days of the close of auction.  Due to the high value and rare nature of this fountain pen, ONLY WIRE TRANSFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS PAYMENT.  We do NOT accept personal checks or other forms of payment for items as expensive as this.  We are happy to leave positive feedback for positive transactions.  Buyer is to pay $190 for insured UPS shipping and handling within the United States.  Please contact us for shipping charges and information PRIOR to bidding if you require that we ship internationally.  I am also happy to combine multiple items you purchase from me so that you can save some money on shipping.  Any buyer with less than 5 positive feedback or less than 90 days on Ebay must contact us prior to buying for possible special payment instructions. 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