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The history of writing implements begins with the cave man scribbling pictorial images depicting daily rituals of hunting or planting crops into the walls, creating cave paintings seen in places such as Lascaux dating back to 25,000 BC. Record keeping advanced with the advent of symbols that were recognized as having meaning. Clay made communication portable and in 8,500 BC, the first merchants employed clay tokens with pictographs to keep track of what was shipped and traded. Pictographs gave way to representational figures, becoming the first alphabet in 1700 BC in Sinai. Hebrew and Aramaic alphabets originated in 600 BC. The Greek alphabet, the first alphabet to be written left to right was created in 400 BC. These writing systems began in all uppercase letters and as writing instruments became refined, lowercase letters appeared in 600 AD by the Celtic monks.

The Greek system of writing on tablature employed the use of a stylus, typically made of bone, ivory or metal for inscribing onto wax-coated stone tablets. The tablets were hinged together, like a modern day book, to protect the interior notations. Cadmus, a scholar of Greece, wrote on paper with written text in the form of a missive, creating what we know of today as handwriting and personal or official letters.

Tien-Lcheu (2697 BC), a Chinese philosopher, developed ‘India ink’ that was originally designed for blacking out hieroglyphic tablature. India ink was made by combining soot from pine smoke and lamp oil blended with fat of donkey skin and musk. India ink was commonly used by 1200 BC. Other inks originated from plants, minerals and berries and were used in many cultures with ceremonial significance by color.

Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Hebrews wrote on papyrus and later, parchment. A reed pen, made of bamboo or other marshland grasses was created by the Romans for writing on parchment with ink. The early form of the fountain pen was invented by carving the tip of a bamboo stem to form a point or pen nib, ink filled the reed pen’s hollow, tubular stem, flowing through the pen and out the nib.

A new standard of stable ink that lasted for centuries, composed of iron salts, gum and nutgalls, was created by 400 AD. The color of this ink was bluish-black when fresh, turning a darker black when dried and fading eventually to a muted brown color as seen in ancient documents. The Chinese kept their secret invention of wood-fibrous paper, invented in 105 AD, to themselves until Japanese paper in 700 AD was imported to Spain via the Arabs in 711 AD. Paper mills built in the late 1300s brought the Europeans efficiently up to speed.

The quill pen, made from the five exterior left wing feathers of live birds, plucked in the springtime, was the most popular and longest lasting writing implement. The quill pen’s usage lasted over 1,000 years. Goose, swan, crow, eagle, hawk, owl and turkey feathers were used, depending on the quality of the desired line. These feathers were laboriously produced and lasted no longer than a week before needing replacement. Parchment was made from animal skin, demanding a lengthy cleaning preparation. Ink was dried onto parchment, via a coal stove normally placed next to the scribe’s desk.

Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1436. This press included removable wooden and metal pieces that contained letters and symbols. Chinese printing stamps were used but did not arrive in Europe for centuries.

The lengthy process of hand writing with ink was improved upon by a Venetian named Aldus Manutius. He created this ‘cursive’ system in 1495 and by the 17th century, our familiar twenty-six letter system with upper and lower case letters was formalized.

As the natural progression of writing became more and more workaday and less about specialization and artistry, necessary and available technology created the fountain pen.

Lighthouse Oil Lamp by Menu $89.95 The Menu Lighthouse Oil Lamp designed by Christian Bjorn is a real ambience setter that can be used outside all year round to give a warm welcome to visitors. The Lighthouse Oil Lamp features a newly developed oil burner that really lights up the night. It has a unique filling system that makes it possible to fill the oil from above, so there's no need to take the lamp apart. Menu, headquartered in Denmark, partners with designers to develop and produce a broad assortment of Scandinavian living accessories for the dining room, living room, kitchen, and garden. The Menu Lighthouse Oil Lamp is available with the following: Included Features:Made of porcelain, aluminium and synthetic materials.Easy to re-fill.Designed by Christian Bjorn.Options:Color: Black or White.Size: 9 inch, 14 inch, 21 inch, or 26.5 inch.Please Note: The Lighthouse Oil Lamps are fitted with a newly developed burner that gives a considerably larger and more forceful flame than ordinary oil lamps. The flame burns from the wick as well as from the bowl around the wick. The wick is made from glass fibre and its purpose is primarily to transport the oil, while the wick itself does not burn (it does get worn, however, and then must be pulled up a little). Only use oil specifically made for oil lamps. Other flammable liquids may cause an explosion. Only use outdoors. Complete instructions are included with your oil lamp.Shipping: In Stock items ship within 1 business day. Others usually ship within 2 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Candel Oil Lamp by Carpyen $336 The iconic shape of a table lamp meets the romance of candlelight. The Carpyen Candel Oil Lamp was designed by Daifuku as a completely transparent, petite version of a traditional table lamp, constructed out of a single piece of hand-blown Pyrex glass. The inner well contains a waterproof refill of mineral oil that lasts 40 hours. Dishwasher safe. Carpyen started in Spain in 1954 as a family enterprise and continues the intimate feel of their designs in their contemporary lighting pieces. Designers Antonio Carpintero, Encamacian and Roberto Capintero head the company as industrial talents and Pascual Salvador and Gabriel Teixido, among others, contribute to creating clean, modern lighting with a European edge. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Tango is a U.S. distributor of contemporary European lighting founded in 1997. Tango Lighting specializes in bringing top quality contemporary lighting from creative Spanish designers into the United States. The Carpyen Candel Oil Lamp is available with the following: Details:Handmade blown Pyrex glass baseChrome finishWaterproof odorless mineral oil refill (40 hour lifespan)Dishwasher safeDesigned by DaifukuShipping: This item usually ships in 1-2 days. Dimensions: Base: Diameter 4 In. Fixture: Height 9.4 In., Diameter 6.3 In.

Poppy Oil Lamp by Carpyen $262.08 "I wanted to design a lamp that was an icon of the classic candle, but with the difference that this one lasts 40 hours, does not create smoke, and has no wax dropping," says designer Daifuku. Creating the Carpyen Poppy Oil Lamp, Daifuku updates the ordinary candle with the modern consumer in mind. Carpyen started in Spain in 1954 as a family enterprise and continues the intimate feel of their designs in their contemporary lighting pieces. Designers Antonio Carpintero, Encamacian and Roberto Capintero head the company as industrial talents and Pascual Salvador and Gabriel Teixido, among others, contribute to creating clean, modern lighting with a European edge. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Tango is a U.S. distributor of contemporary European lighting founded in 1997. Tango Lighting specializes in bringing top quality contemporary lighting from creative Spanish designers into the United States. The Carpyen Poppy Oil Lamp is available with the following: Details:Pyrex glass reflectorMade of injected aluminum Waterproof refill of mineral oilRefill is odorless, disposable and easy to replaceRefill has a 40 hour lifespanUL ListedDesigned by DaifukuMade in SpainOptions:Finish: Anthracite Black, or Chrome.Shipping: This item usually ships in 1-2 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 10.6 In. Base: Diameter 4.3 In.

Lighthouse Ball Oil Lamp by Menu $119.95 A modern, Scandinavian interpretation of a traditional American road torch. The Menu Lighthouse Ball Oil Lamp was designed by Christian Bjorn as a spherical outdoor floor torch, weather-resistant and easily filled with lamp oil to burn like a mini bonfire near an entrance or out in the garden. Part of the Lighthouse collection of outdoor oil-burning lamps. Menu, headquartered in Denmark, partners with designers to develop and produce a broad assortment of Scandinavian living accessories for the dining room, living room, kitchen, and garden. The Menu Lighthouse Ball Oil Lamp is available with the following: Details:Made of porcelain, aluminum and synthetic materialsEasy re-fillWeather resistantFor outdoor use onlyDesigned by Christian BjornOptions:Color: Black, or White.Please Note: The Lighthouse Oil Lamps are fitted with a newly developed burner that gives a considerably larger and more forceful flame than ordinary oil lamps. The flame burns from the wick as well as from the bowl around the wick. The wick is made from glass fiber and its purpose is primarily to transport the oil, while the wick itself does not burn. (It does get worn, however, and then must be pulled up a little.)Only use oil specifically made for oil lamps. Other flammable liquids may cause an explosion.Only use outdoors.Complete instructions are included with your oil lamp.Shipping: In Stock items ship within 1 business day. Others usually ship within 2 weeks unless otherwise noted. Dimensions: Item: Diameter 8.3 In., Height 6.1 In.

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