According to the manufacturer, only 96 pen stands are made worldwide; four craftsmen need about ten months for this quantity; the first goes in each case to the secretary of the English Queen; further buyers come from state circles; delivery takes place in a handmade oak box with a calligraphically designed certificate. The high price thus explains itself less from the material value (brass) than from the built-up brand prestige, the strict limitation and the stated production duration. On request, Matania also makes from an extra charge of approx. GBP 3,500 individual special productions. From a collector's and user's perspective, the price-performance ratio is predominantly evaluated as not appropriate; the piece is rather to be seen as a curiosity for an upscale specialist clientele.