Based on the old DIN 201 standard, this set contains nine Horadam colours that were once used by architects, technical draughtsmen and cadastral surveyors to produce their technical drawings. An interesting fact: each colour represents a specific construction material and its use (e.g. orange for bronze and wood, purple for cast steel, dark green for light metals or wire coils, and grey for concrete and quarry stone masonry). 

Anyone who uses these colours for artistic purposes rather than technical ones will immediately notice that all of the selected watercolours are not only very harmonious and versatile when used on their own, but also produce a wide range of other brilliant shades when mixed together. Thus, in addition to its special retro style, this historic box also provides the perfect basis for all applications in modern watercolour painting.

Metal box with six colours in 5 ml tubes and historical Jan Wellem print on the inside lid and historical owl on the outside lid. Includes all three special colours Solferine, Gamboge gum and Cassler brown. 

Jan Wellem, actually Johann Wilhelm II of the Palatinate (1658-1716), Elector of the Palatinate, who lived from 1658 to 1716 and made Düsseldorf a cultural centre, was known for his magnificent court, his promotion of art and culture and his populist manner, which earned him the nickname ‘Jan Wellem’. This is probably why the art-loving Elector was the inspiration for the Horadam watercolour travel case of the 1930s. We have reissued the box according to the historical original and urned it into a collector’s treasure with two special prints.

This HORADAM watercolour luxury box is inspired by historical designs from the 1930s. Made from walnut-stained beech wood with elegant brass fittings, a retro owl print and historical tube labels, it is a precious item for collectors and connoisseurs. 

Content: 12 tubes (5 ml) of HORADAM watercolours in a well-balanced colouristic selection, including the special shades Gamboge gum, Solferine, and Cassler brown; a porcelain palette, two porcelain paint trays, a da Vinci retro watercolour brush #10 (Limited Edition) and a golden Kaweco SPECIAL Mechanical Pencil BRASS (0.9) with exclusive retro engraving. Presented in a premium packaging and complemented with a contemporary watercolour insert and a letter from the management at the time in a vintage-styled cardboard box.

Based on the historical pastel travel case from 1930, this pastel case is a modern interpretation of the original. The elegant walnut-stained beech wood case with stylish brass fittings and nostalgic owl print combines traditional craftsmanship with timeless elegance. 

Inside are two removable trays in which the precious artist’s pastels can be safely stored and transported. Underneath the wooden shelves, an additional compartment provides space for the included cloth with a retro owl motif. The handmade leather grip ensures comfortable carrying. The pastel travel case is completed by a stylish pastel insert and a letter from the management at the time – presented in a delightful printed cardboard box in a vintage style.