Anniversary Gift

[walshjp17]

We celebrate our 50th Anniversary today and I made my wife a really nice pen. It's a Paua Abalone on a Venus rollerball. I bought the abalone from Jon david Jones at MAPG 2015 and the Venus from Leroy Smith (Smitty) as part of one of his "Trust Smitty's Surprise" specials he offered a while back (at least that's how I remember it).

This is arguably the most expensive pen I've made and I am gifting it . At least it is for a good cause and an even better person.

 

[Jim15]

Great looking pen. Congratulations to the both of you on your Anniversary.

 

[TonyL]

Beautiful and congratulations!

 

[LouCee]

Very nice work, your wife will love it. Congratulations on 50 years!

 

[magpens]

Really lovely and a very appropriate gift for the occasion !!!!

 

[bobjackson]

Congratulations on your 50th. I'm at 48. Great job on the rollerball.

 

[Woodchipper]

Congrats on the 50th. We made 45 years today.

 

[OZturner]

Glorious Pen John for a Magnificent Occasion, and a Very Special Lady.
You have chosen a Spectacular Paua Abalone Shell Blank from Jon.
Beautifully Turned, Fitted and Finished, Paired with the Spectacular Venus Hardware.
Congratulations on Both Achievements.
Brian.

 

[Charlie_W]

An excellent choice of both pen and blanks John! And Beautifully done!
I am sure your wife appreciates your choice and attention to detail.

The abalone from Jon David was the best I've seen....should have bought some.
My wife carries a Venus in her purse. It is indeed a very elegant pen.

 

[walshjp17]

Thanks to all for the comments and well wishes. Eileen loves the pen ... and the diamond ring too.:wink::wink:

 

[SteveJ]

Beautiful pen! And well worth giving up your most expensive pen for the love of your life.

 

[Mondo]

Congrats on 50! Great looking pen!

 

[eharri446]

Congratulations on your 50th. I'm at 43. Great job on the rollerball.

 

[Rick_G]

A good looking pen your wife will love it. Congratulations on making 50 years takes a lot of work on both sides. My wife and I celebrated 50 in March.