[Sold] Protea mucronifolia – rarest protea fountain pen
R6,000
We were told that the first version of this pen was lost during transit, so we asked botanic artist Lisa Strachan to paint another pen in honour of the rarest of the protea species, Protea mucronifolia. The original pen turned up eventually, hence we are able to offer this one for sale.
One of the reasons for this species being so critically endangered is that, unlike most other proteas which grow in Fynbos vegetation (which is typically found in mountainous – and therefore not arable – land), this plant grows in Renosterveld vegetation. Renosterveld tends to grow on lands that are also suitable for agriculture and has therefore been virtually eradicated. In addition, P. mucronifolia was never widespread and is now restricted to a single population.
Lisa says, “the porcelain-pink flowerheads emit a faint, sweet odour and are apparently pollinated by wasps.”
This is an original work of art, signed by the artist. By encasing the painting in clear resin we enable to owner to carry it and use it on a daily basis without damaging the artwork.
This pen has a sterling silver ring in the section and our logo medallion embedded in the cap’s finial.
Nib:
Available in Jowo #6 in polished steel. Please select Fine, Medium or Broad at the check-out.
The Jabulani model
SPECIFICATIONS
This is a gently curvaceous model, with a girth of 16 mm (0,6”), narrowing to a 10,7 mm (0,4”) grip section. The relatively large size of the model is to allow the artist sufficient space for their artwork, and the artwork is encased in a layer of clear resin to protect it from getting damaged during day-to-day use. Our logo medallion is embedded in the cap finial which is ever-so-slightly rounded, and the barrel finial is ever-so-slightly conical. The cap is a flush-fit and does not post. The Jabulani model usually comes with a hand-made, cap band and section ring in either Argentium silver or bronze, though this may differ depending on what best suits the artwork. Custom hand-crafted roll stops can be added.
Dimensions:
| mm | inches | |
| Total length (closed) | 157 | 6,2 |
| Length (pen only no cap) | 141 | 5,5 |
| Diameter at widest point (excl. cap) | 16 | 0,6 |
| Width of section at narrowest point | 10,7 | 0,4 |
| Section length | 30 | 1,2 |
| Cap thread | 13 | 0,5 |
We supply our pens with a Jowo #6 nib, alternatively the section can be made to fit a Bock #6 if requested.
Refill type:
Standard international fountain pen converter (supplied) or ink cartridge.
SHIPPING
International shipping to your door via DHL Express is R350 and should take less than 10 days once despatched. Pens are securely packed.
Shipping within South Africa to your door is R60.
