Another of our philanthropic projects is the Taronga Zoo Conservation Society Pen, a project that aligned with this landmark Zoo’s centenary. The pen highlights the endangered status of five of Australia’s most endangered and best known animals. The tiny Corroboree frog that grips the very top of the sculptured pen has been hand set with black diamonds, the yellow gold combining to mimic the distinctive camouflage.  Modelled by Glenn Curtis himself, this tactile masterpiece demonstrates another of his many talents – of which New York Times Best Selling Author Bradley Trevor Greive was moved to say:

“The Curtis Taronga Centenary Pen is a rare object of singular beauty and noble purpose to be enjoyed and treasured”

This beautifully imagined pen embraces many of the aspects for which Glenn is known, –  a sense of form married to a real understanding and respect for a his craft – skills that have endured for thousands of years. Today, Curtis put those time honoured techniques to work across several precious disciplines. It’s fair to say that the jeweller’s influence shines right through the brand, illuminating their jewellery, watch and pen collections too.