Pen Stand
This handcrafted pen stand, hewn from stone, is a homage to a by-gone era when fountain pens were still the order of the day.
Today, banks recommend that you sign cheques with a ballpoint to prevent fraud, but back in the 1960s, ballpoint pens were not allowed for many uses in India.
You could fill out a money order with a ballpoint, but the payee had to sign with a fountain pen. Bills, government cheques and endorsements made on government cheques all had to be signed with fountain pens.
Dimensions: 10 cm (H) 6.5 cm (W) 6.5 cm (D)
Weight: 200 Grams
Stonemasonry (est.): 34 Hours
Care
The best way to maintain the statue is to simply dust the piece periodically to keep any dirt from accumulating. They can be used for both indoor and outdoor use. You can use soap, warm water and a cotton cloth to periodically go over the statue to remove any dust or dirt buildup. If you are really interested in making the statue shine you can use some natural oil, like coconut oil or olive oil, and a cotton rag to wipe down the metal portions of the piece. You can use a toothbrush as well to get into the small crevices of the statue like the hands and hair.