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What characterises the Fotografica Pen by S.C. Lucht und Probst, and how does the integrated Stanhope lens work?

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The Fotografica Pen is a twist ballpoint modelled on a Leica, produced in an edition of 500 unnumbered examples and not reproduced, since Stanhope lenses are no longer available. The Stanhope lens is in the twist knob: pull off the knob, hold it in front of the eye and look against a bright light source; the image lies inside the lens system (selection from 23 motifs). The piece is delivered in a plain gift box together with a leather case (Bereitschaftstasche of full-grain cowhide, walnut brown) that protects the writing instrument all around; however, the pen should not be anchored in the case with the clip, since the leather surface can be damaged that way.

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