Bidspirit auction | Mikimoto International Spiral Motif Ballpoint

Mikimoto International Spiral Motif Ballpoint Pen with Pearl Cabochon - Mikimoto International twist-action ballpoint pen featuring a bi-color spiral-fluted barrel and cap. The brushed silver-toned surface is accented with gold-toned recessed channels, clip, tip, and trim. A signature white cultured pearl cabochon is set into the cap crown, which is incised with the MIKIMOTO International mark. Length: 13.5 cm. Mikimoto was founded in Japan in 1893 by Kokichi Mikimoto, who developed the first commercially successful method for culturing pearls. The house is considered the originator of the cultured pearl industry.