Beautiful 20th Anniversary Apple Award made by the Hoya Crystal Corporation of Tokyo, Japan in 1997. This rare 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 7.5 pounds. The award includes its original presentation box and slipcase, with Hoya ‘thank you’ card, instruction booklet, metal plaque, and uncommon ‘Apple Platinum Certificate Card,’ which is signed on the reverse by the original Japanese owner. In fine condition, with wear to slipcase and box. Accompanied by a scarce dual-sided Japanese-language specification sheet for the Apple 20th Anniversary Macintosh.
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 several 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.
