Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(3) Wancher Fountain Pens, Dream Pen & Sand Matte
- Price realized
- $413
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $350
- Category
- Pens & Writing Instruments
- Sold
- June 24, 2022
- Sale
- MID-CENTURY, FRENCH ANTIQUES, GARDEN - DAY 1
Lot description
(lot of 3) Wancher Incorporated fountain pens, Japan, all appearing new and retaining original wood boxes, including: (1) Dream Pen Rising Sun, "Maki-e - Sansui", POM and Kindai Maki-e case, two-tone 14K 585 extra fine nib, original retail price: $300.00; (1) Dream Pen True Urushi, "Kuro Tamenuri", ebonite and Urushi case, with added Sakura roll-stopper, two-tone 14K 585 extra fine nib, retaining accompanying inlay pen pillow, original retail price: $390.00; (1) Wancher x Sailor, Sand Matte, "Gold I", PMMA Resin case with Nashiji Sandblasting treatment, 21K gold 875 nib, original retail price: $320.00; for shipping purposes only, largest box: approx 9"h, 6.75"w, 1.75"d, 2lbs total Start Price: $100.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.