A.T. Cross Creates Limited Edition Commemorative Pen for International Tennis Hall of Fame -- Celebrating 50 years, only 1,954 individually numbered pens available -- LINCOLN, R.I., June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A.T. Cross Company (AMEX: ATXAMEX:-AMEX:news) announced the introduction of a solid sterling silver fountain pen to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. The limited edition of 1,954 pens, each individually numbered, will be launched at a special event private dinner on Friday, July 9th, in Newport at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, at which Tennis Hall of Famers such as Chris Evert, Rod Laver, John McEnroe, Virginia Wade, Hana Mandlikova and John Newcombe -- virtually the "Who's Who" in the tennis world -- and this year's Induction Class of 2004 -- Germany's Steffi Graf, Sweden's Stefan Edberg and American Dorothy "Dodo" Cheney will each be presented with a personalized and numbered pen. A. T. Cross has donated the pen numbered "1" to the Tennis Hall of Fame Museum where it will be on permanent display. Crafted from hallmarked solid sterling silver, this beautiful collectible features exquisite engravings of historic tennis racquets on its body. It is further distinguished by a solid 18-karat gold nib, plated with brilliant rhodium, and engraved with a tennis racquet design. The racquet shaped pocket clip was created by Swarovski and is detailed with Swarovski crystal, and the front section is decorated in a unique engraved pattern. "We are proud to honor the 50th anniversary of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and to have created a partnership with this esteemed organization and Swarovski. We are each internationally-recognized brands and all of us are Rhode Island-based," said Ron Boss, Chairman of the Board of A.T. Cross. "Unlike many limited edition products that memorialize events or people from the past, this Cross pen celebrates a spectacular living event that will continue throughout the future." The Cross International Tennis Hall of Fame pen is packaged in a lacquered, solid birch, brass-hinged, velveteen-lined box with a unique magnetic clasp closure. The International Tennis Hall of Fame insignia is embedded in the base of the box and a certificate of authenticity is enclosed. Each pen is accompanied by six ink cartridges, a converter and a jewellery polishing cloth. Mark Stenning, Chief Executive Officer of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, added, "We are pleased to celebrate this milestone with A.T. Cross whose legacy and rich heritage is our perfect match." He continued, "This beautiful collectible pen is sure to be coveted by tennis fans and pen lovers alike." The Cross International Tennis Hall of Fame commemorative pen will be available worldwide at retail and specialty gift sales in July. Suggested retail price is $700. For a listing of retail stores and further details, log onto http://www.cross.com/. About A.T. Cross Building on the rich tradition of its award-winning writing instruments and reputation for American innovation and craftsmanship, A.T. Cross Company is a designer and marketer of branded personal and business accessories. Cross provides a range of distinctive products that appeals to a growing market of consumers seeking to enhance their image and facilitate their lifestyle. Cross products, including award-winning quality writing instruments, timepieces, business accessories and Costa Del Mar sunglasses, are distributed in the retail and corporate gift channels worldwide. For more information, visit the A.T. Cross web site at http://www.cross.com/. To obtain photos, please call 401-521-2700 ext. 175 or email requests to . CONTACT: Ruth Davis or Patti Doyle RDW Group 401-521-2700 DATASOURCE: A.T. Cross Company CONTACT: Ruth Davis or Patti Doyle, +1-401-521-2700, both of RDW Group Web site: http://www.cross.com/

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