Original Listing Description

Vintage Platinum Mountain Birds & Temple Maki-e Fountain Pen This absolutely stunning vintage masterpiece created by Platinum, is hand painted using various techniques of the ancient art of Maki-e. Decorated in skillful togidashi and takamaki-e with texturally rich surfaces and abundant gold powder. Balance form lever-filler, 14K rolled gold clip. 14K gold #4 Warrented King nib with a moderate amount of flex. The cap depicts a towering mountain top emerging from a mist of gold powder; barrel depicts a bridge and temple in a rocky, wooded terrain with a tranquil stream. The composition, in green, red and gold, is wonderfully harmonious. Signed by Rosui (a Platinum subcontractor in the 1930s). Please look over our images carefully as they represent the actual pen for sale.Line# CEC IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: If the item is being shipped outside the United States of America, we are not responsible for the duties and taxes you must pay your government to receive the item. Please check with your country's customs office to determine these additional costs prior to purchasing. Please do not ask us to misrepresent the selling price of your purchase for a lower amount. To ensure both buyer and seller protection, we will list the actual eBay selling price, which is consistent with both eBay Policy and in compliance with standard Customs Declaration procedures. If choosing to use the USPS Priority Mail shipping service outside of the U.S please be advised; it has been our experience that during the Holiday Seasons and depending on your country's Postal Service, it can take up to a month or more for delivery of your package. The tracking capability is limited compared to the more expensive alternative UPS. If time is of the essence we would recommend UPS. International shipping exclusions apply, please check the shipping and payments section to learn if your country falls under these exclusions. For additional shipping services and rates, please contact us. We have successfully been in business for 45 Years and take great pride in our customer service. If you have any questions or just simply want to talk about pens, do not hesitate to contact us! We are available by Monday - Friday from 10:00am - 5:00pm MST. We check our eBay messages daily and will respond as quickly as possible! (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for fountain pen collectors and appraisers.