The art of lacquer was discovered 9000 years in the past by Japanese craftsmen. They found that the sap of the Rhus tree formed a hard and sturdy material that could be used like paint when wet, and becomes highly immune to water, light and wear when dry. Vibrant and resistant colors could be made with this colorless resin and may be used as an agent to link gold and silver powder to an item which adds a unique level of decoration.
A fountain pen can be decorated with traditional lacquer technique. This fine work of art pioneered by Dunhill and Namiki is known as a Namiki Pen.
Lacquer work techniques have been used in paintings, prints, and on a wide variety of items over a long period of time. Dunhill and Namiki established the work and the application of traditional lacquer techniques to fountain pens, cigarette cases and lighters along with other gentlemen's and ladies' prerequisites.
In 1918, Ryosuke Namiki revived the ornamental art of lacquer techniques and founded the Namiki Manufacturing Company which makes pens with fine lacquer decorations. Soon after Namiki mastered the lacquer methods on pens, he decided to showcase his products across the world. Clement Court, manager of Dunhill's Paris shop was amazed by the finely decorated pens and decided to market them under the joint name of Dunhill Namiki.
Namiki pens have different values depending on the design on the pen. Pens with simple landscape scenes with lots of undercoated black background and smaller detail are commonly known as "C" grade pens. They might be delightful and are the most affordable of the Namiki pens. On the other hand, the most expensive pen is the "A" grade pen wherein the designs are full of details and have a very high artistic value. The "C" grade pens cost a few hundred pounds, while the "A" grade pens cost more than a hundred thousand of pounds.
The size and artist also counts towards the value of the pen. Bigger pens tend to be more precious than its smaller counter part and pens made by well-known artists will be more expensive.
A fountain pen can be decorated with traditional lacquer technique. This fine work of art pioneered by Dunhill and Namiki is known as a Namiki Pen.
Lacquer work techniques have been used in paintings, prints, and on a wide variety of items over a long period of time. Dunhill and Namiki established the work and the application of traditional lacquer techniques to fountain pens, cigarette cases and lighters along with other gentlemen's and ladies' prerequisites.
In 1918, Ryosuke Namiki revived the ornamental art of lacquer techniques and founded the Namiki Manufacturing Company which makes pens with fine lacquer decorations. Soon after Namiki mastered the lacquer methods on pens, he decided to showcase his products across the world. Clement Court, manager of Dunhill's Paris shop was amazed by the finely decorated pens and decided to market them under the joint name of Dunhill Namiki.
Namiki pens have different values depending on the design on the pen. Pens with simple landscape scenes with lots of undercoated black background and smaller detail are commonly known as "C" grade pens. They might be delightful and are the most affordable of the Namiki pens. On the other hand, the most expensive pen is the "A" grade pen wherein the designs are full of details and have a very high artistic value. The "C" grade pens cost a few hundred pounds, while the "A" grade pens cost more than a hundred thousand of pounds.
The size and artist also counts towards the value of the pen. Bigger pens tend to be more precious than its smaller counter part and pens made by well-known artists will be more expensive.
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