Few things grab my attention like painter’s equipment from the old days.
Here is a little treasure I picked up many years ago, and it’s still functional. A traveling watercolor sketching kit, it was made in Germany and was sold under the Weber brand, which is still around, I think most visibly as the makers of Permalba White oil paint.
It’s at least 70 years old, based on the look of the logo. Totally self contained, the body of this portable palette holds about a pint of water and it sports a brass screw cap on the end. The cup, when attached, holds the water.
I always wonder about the designer of such a wonderful tool, and of course, who may have owned it. Where in the world did it travel to?
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Great little watercolor sketch kit. I came purchased one very similar in a small art shop in Paris about 9 years ago. It was new and and of a similar black metal body with a water reservoir with a brass cap and attached cup but only one side folds out as a palette. The name “Rowney” is stamped on the metal end. I will send you photos of it.
Jerry
Love this paint set. Also enjoyed your comments about drawing and painting from direct observation, “a labor of love and science.”
How fun! I recently ordered a new Daler Rowney mini watercolour box from England. I really don’t need one, but they do speak of travel, adventure and opportunity. The ability to record an observation, a sketch to share life’s moments. Thank you Mark for sharing!
This is a very cool setup! Once when I was at the National Museum, I saw a display of some artists’ sketch books. Hand bound papers in landscape format.