Lot of seven limited edition fountain pens created in honor of Nelson Mandela's 80th birthday. The pens feature richly ornamented overlays in solid platinum with diamonds, 18K pink gold, 18K yellow gold, and sterling silver with enamel embellishments. Each pen represents a different chapter or theme from Mandela's life. Lot comprises: one platinum pen, one pink gold pen, one yellow gold pen, and four sterling silver pens. Medium 18K two-tone gold nibs. Outer boxes, lacquered wood display boxes, booklets, certificates, pen sleeves, prospectus. Excellent condition, not inked. Materials and limitation numbers: Two Birth of Royalty pens: platinum, diamonds & enamel (16/80); sterling silver & enamel (16/1600). Two The Struggle pens: 18K pink gold & enamel (16/80); sterling silver & enamel (16/1600). One New Nation pen: sterling silver & enamel (16/1600). Two Africa pens: 18K yellow gold & enamel (16/400); sterling silver & enamel (16/1600).
Lot of seven limited edition fountain pens created in honor of Nelson Mandela's 80th birthday. The pens feature richly ornamented overlays in solid platinum with diamonds, 18K pink gold, 18K yellow gold, and sterling silver with enamel embellishments. Each pen represents a different chapter or theme from Mandela's life. Lot comprises: one platinum pen, one pink gold pen, one yellow gold pen, and four sterling silver pens. Medium 18K two-tone gold nibs. Outer boxes, lacquered wood display boxes, booklets, certificates, pen sleeves, prospectus. Excellent condition, not inked. Materials and limitation numbers: Two Birth of Royalty pens: platinum, diamonds & enamel (16/80); sterling silver & enamel (16/1600). Two The Struggle pens: 18K pink gold & enamel (16/80); sterling silver & enamel (16/1600). One New Nation pen: sterling silver & enamel (16/1600). Two Africa pens: 18K yellow gold & enamel (16/400); sterling silver & enamel (16/1600).
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