A Tease
As many of you know, my daughter Anna (also known as research assistant and web designer) and I are writing the catalogue for the next big Bonhams Pen Auction in New York City tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2009, just following this year's blockbuster New York Pen Show.
Just to tantalise, here is an advance peek at two of the pens that will be among approximately two hundred lots.
Part of OMAS's Exploration series, this 18 K white gold overlay pen celebrates the moon exploration. Only 69 of these were made, and the packaging is almost as spectacular as the pen.
In 1997 OMAS offered a series they called Legni Pregiati (precious woods), made of a series of rare and beautiful woods. I have one of them in my collection. Some lucky bidder will walk away with the entire series, number 8 of 500.
And here are a few more:
You can find out a bit more about the sale at The New York Pen Show website
Stay tuned for more information.
Just to tantalise, here is an advance peek at two of the pens that will be among approximately two hundred lots.
Part of OMAS's Exploration series, this 18 K white gold overlay pen celebrates the moon exploration. Only 69 of these were made, and the packaging is almost as spectacular as the pen.
In 1997 OMAS offered a series they called Legni Pregiati (precious woods), made of a series of rare and beautiful woods. I have one of them in my collection. Some lucky bidder will walk away with the entire series, number 8 of 500.And here are a few more:
You can find out a bit more about the sale at The New York Pen Show websiteStay tuned for more information.
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