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Linz goldsmith creates world's most expensive Vuvuzela

A canny Austrian goldsmith has been assigned to create the world’s most expensive Vuvuzela.

Linz-based entrepreneur Klemens Pointner said today (Fri) he had received an order from a South African businessman to turn a three-Euro plastic trumpet into a unique gold-cast item worth 15,000 Euros.

"I really enjoyed creating this piece. I made sure I’d have it done in time for the final of the World Cup," Pointner said.

The goldsmith added: "My client is a Russian oligarch who I met at a trade fair in Moscow. He wanted something truly unique to hand over as a gift to a business partner ahead of the kick-off of the final."

Pointner – who refused to reveal his customer’s identity – said the white gold-clad Vuvuzela also features a one-carat diamond.

Vuvuzelas have become a bestseller across Austria over the past few months. Organisers of Vienna’s Donauinselfest, Europe’s biggest free of charge open air event, however banned the plastic trumpets from the venue last weekend.

Austrian Times

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