02. 07. 10. - 12:00

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.