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Here is the most lovely, stunning fountain pen that has ever come into my possession. A 1930's Dunhill Namiki taka maki-e fountain pen. The Cap shows a long tailed bird in flight and the barrel has an exquisite Peony with golden leaves. What places the Dunhill Namiki pens above all other maki-e pens is the insane amount of detail. I have taken maki-e lessons myself and what you quickly realize is that lacquer is not the same as paint. Yes, they are both applied with brushes, but that is where the likeness ends. Lacquer is far harder to work. Making simple shapes is relatively easy, but any kind of detail becomes difficult. Fine detail as seen here can only be achieved by a master artist. The pen is signed "Yu" the artistic name for Takahashi, a Namiki artist known for his superb work with birds and flowers. If you have Murakami's book "Dunhill Namiki and Lacquer Pens" turn to page 25. There you will find a page showing another pen by Yu, and yes it is another bird and flower scene. The pen is in perfectly mint condition. I doubt it was ever used. $12,000
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