At Porte Crayons, we strive to showcase the best and most diverse art from both established and emerging artists. Our mission is to provide a platform for artists to share their unique perspectives and for art lovers to discover new and exciting pieces.
In his book “Western Writing Implements in the Age of the Quill Pen” published in 1990,
Mr. Finlay discovered that quill pen usage began as early as 547.
Through unpublished and ephemeral sources, his research has provided many collectors invaluable guidance regarding early British writing instrument developments.
Shagreen aka Galuchat leather penner with silver mounts, the hinged cover enclosing a glass inkwell and D-section pen compartment, late eighteenth century. The interior is cardboard.
Shagreen aka Galuchat leather penner.
T?he hinged cover encloses a glass inkwell and D-section pen compartment, late eighteenth century.
16cm long.
Pigskin leather penner with earthenware ink bottle, the interior may have been black lead-glazed. 12.5cm length.
Space for two quills and a cavity for a pen-knife, which is present. Circa 1800
Leather penner with glass bottle and cork stopper, the hinged cover of the pen-case impressed T. CLARK, EDR.
A Thomas Clark, Paper Ruler and Law Bookseller worked in Edinburgh from 1817 until at least 1831.
A penner of such simple and serviceable form, the ideal working tool of a scrivener or law writer, would no doubt be part of the normal stock-in-trade of a law stationer.
Early nineteenth century, 216 mm.
Leather penner with glass bottle and cork stopper, the hinged cover of the pen-case impressed T. CLARK, EDR.
A Thomas Clark, Paper Ruler and Law Bookseller worked in Edinburgh from 1817 until at least 1831.
A penner of such simple and serviceable form, the ideal working tool of a scrivener or law writer, would no doubt be part of the normal stock-in-trade of a law stationer.
Early nineteenth century, 216 mm.
Leather penner with glass bottle and cork stopper, the hinged cover of the pen-case impressed T. CLARK, EDR.
A Thomas Clark, Paper Ruler and Law Bookseller worked in Edinburgh from 1817 until at least 1831.
A penner of such simple and serviceable form, the ideal working tool of a scrivener or law writer, would no doubt be part of the normal stock-in-trade of a law stationer.
Early nineteenth century, 216 mm.
Porte Crayons was founded with a vision to bring contemporary art to a wider audience, and to create a space where people can come together to engage with art and with each other. We believe that art has the power to inspire, to challenge, and to transform, and we are committed to bringing the best and most innovative contemporary art to our community.
Our gallery represents a diverse group of emerging and established artists from around the world. We are passionate about discovering new talent and supporting the careers of our artists, and we work closely with them to develop their work and create opportunities for them to showcase their art.
We host a variety of exhibitions throughout the year, featuring works by our artists as well as curated shows exploring different themes and ideas. Our exhibitions are designed to challenge and inspire, and we encourage visitors to engage with the art and with each other.
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