Rare and highly displayable 20th Anniversary Apple Award made by the Hoya Crystal Corporation of Tokyo, Japan in 1997. This gorgeous limited edition crystal award, which features a central, expertly cut Apple logo depression, measures 6.25 x 6.25 x 2.25 and weighs approximately 9 pounds. The award is accompanied by its original presentation box and slipcase, with Hoya ‘thank you’ card, instruction booklet, and metal plaque. In fine condition.
This award was presented to customers in Japan who purchased the Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh (or ‘TAM’) personal computer when it was released in 1997 to mark Apple's 20th birthday. The machine was a technological showcase of the day, boasting a number of features beyond simple computing, and with a price tag aimed at the ‘executive’ market. The TAM was only released in five countries: the United States, Japan, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
