4. Yi Cheng Hero Commodore Perry Black Fountain Pen

Yi Cheng Trading brings you back 153 years to ancient Japan where we meet Commodore Perry of the US Navy.

Matthew Perry was a sailor in the Navy in the mid nineteenth century. He was an avid sailor, diplomat, naval reformer, and advocate of the steam navy. He served in the United States Navy for forty-two years. First he considered a career as a civilian merchant man, but decided to go into the navy. He was appointed to Lieutenant Perry of the brig Chippewa. Then Lieutenant Perry was promoted to First Lieutenant Perry of the Cyane. In 1821 Perry gained first command of the schooner Shark. He was transferred to the North Carolina. Then he was given the commanding post at the Brooklyn Naval Yards.

Commodore Matthew Perry¡¯s first visited Japan on July 8th, 1853. He went to the Japanese capital, Edo (now Tokyo), and made demands. He demanded that ports be opened to Americans, that prisoners be treated well and given back, etc. The Japanese rejected his demands and Perry withdrew from Japan knowing he would return

Guess what type and design of fountain pen did he used the? Well we have a remake here.

This pen is rare, not for sale to the general public so get it now!

US$40

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