Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid through tackling institutionalised racism and fostering racial reconciliation. Politically an African nationalist and democratic socialist, he served as President of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.
Internationally, Mandela was Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement from 1998 to 1999.
A Xhosa born to the Thembu royal family, Mandela attended Fort Hare University and the University of Witwatersrand, where he studied law.
Living in Johannesburg, he became involved in anti-colonial politics, joining the ANC and becoming a founding member of its Youth League.
In 1962, he was arrested, convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the state, and sentenced to life imprisonment in the Rivonia Trial.
Mandela served 27 years in prison, initially on Robben Island, and later in Pollsmoor Prison and Victor Verster Prison.
An international campaign lobbied for his release, which was granted in 1990 amid escalating civil strife.
Unfairly denounced as a communist terrorist by critics, he nevertheless gained international acclaim for his activism amongst others, having received more than 250 honours, including the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize, the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Soviet Lenin Peace Prize.
He is held in deep respect internationally within South Africa, where he is often referred to by his Xhosa clan name, Madiba, or as Tata ('Father'); he is also often described as the 'Father of the Nation'.
Nelson MandelaNelson Mandela To commemorate the incredible life of Nelson Mandela, Smoothgift pays tribute with this special engraving. The texts and the image are engraved deep and then coloured. Optionally, all the engraved texts here can be gilded with real 24k gold leaf or real silver leaf (in "Available Options" below)
An all round perfect gift. A work of art on a bottle. Even it's financial value will appreciate with years.
A high quality yet affordable brand, Jacob's Creek is enjoyed in over 65 countries, making it Australia's most popular wine. The range has been awarded over 5000 show awards worldwide.
The philosophy of Jacob's Creek is to create a wine that goes with any occasion that can be enjoyed now or, depending on the wine style, can also be cellared for future enjoyment.
The fruit for Jacob's Creek is sourced from different regions within South Eastern Australia, enabling the winemakers to overcome seasonal variation in any particular region, improve the quality of the wine and select fruit that will best suit the wine style. The focus is to produce and preserve the maximum amount of varietal flavours with an appropriate balance of natural sugars and acidity that best suit the styles of Jacob's Creek resulting in elegant, soft and fruity wines that are renowned for quality and value. Over 5000 show awards from around the globe are testament to this.
In 1994, Jacob's Creek won the coveted Maurice O'Shea Trophy for outstanding contribution to the Australian wine industry - the first time a brand has won this prestigious award, rather than an individual. The introduction of the Reserve range in 2000 heralded a new era for Jacob's Creek by introducing wines of higher quality at a more premium price.
Jacob's Creek CabernetJacob's Creek Cabernet Engraving and Gilding
If your order involves engraving and or gilding, you would be sent an image of the texts and artwork to be engraved by email, for your approval before engraving. We will not engrave your work until you have given us your consent to do so.
Smoothgift offers both Sandblasting engraving and Hand engraving methods. Sandblasting engraving is a true form of art. It is the most versatile form of engraving and as such, it requires specific skill set. It is distinct from other form of engraving like computer controlled form of engraving (e.g. cnc engraving, laser engraving, etc). With sandblasting engraving, no two engraved pieces are ever exactly the same.
Hand engraving is the most authentic form of engraving. It is almost as versatile form of engraving as sandblasting engraving. It shows character and just like sandblasting engraving, no two engraved pieces are ever the same.
Both engraving methods are perfect for texturing on all hard surfaces. While sandblasting cannot achieve deep engraving only on steel and metal surfaces, deep engraving and carving can be achieved with hand engraving or with a combination of sandblasting and hand engraving on steel, plexiglass, glass, acrylic, metals, woods, stones and on almost all other hard surface objects. The result is usually stunning and impressive. See more about our different engraving methods in 'quot;help'quot; or 'quot;Engraving'quot;.
Gilding is an elaborate process that requires special skill set and plenty of time for drying but the beauty of the end product makes it worthy of the time and efforts put into making it.
Although our gilding services includes oil gilding, water gilding and powder buff gilding, only oil gilding is offered for most of the products on our website. However, our customers are welcome to request for either the traditional water gilding or powder buff gilding.
While water gilding and powder buff gilding cannot be burnished or polished, oil gilding can be.
Smoothgift offers the following leafs for gilding:
Real 24 karats gold leaf
Real silver leaf and
Imitation gold leaf
It is worth noting that while the imitation gold leaf gilding requires protection cover in form of clear acrylic sealer against potential UV damages, Real 24 karats gold leaf gilding and Real silver leaf gilding do not require any protection against the UV damages because they are genuine leafs. They will never tarnish or oxide. They will always retain their shines.