A pair of original AW Faber boxes, still containing their red leads for the "new movable lead pencils." Manufactured around 1900-1905, these refills illustrate the industrial refinement of the German brand, a pioneer of the modern pencil since 1761. The printed label proudly mentions the Grand Prix de Paris 1900 and the Grand Prix Saint-Louis 1904 , symbols of the international prestige of the Faber company.
✦ Origin: AW Faber, Germany ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900–1905 ✦ Dimensions: 7 × 4 × 0.8 cm ✦ Material: printed cardboard and colored wax leads ✦ Contents: 1 complete box (X6), 1 box with 2 mines ✦ Condition: very good overall condition, labels perfectly legible, slight signs of use on the boxes
A rare and decorative set for lovers of antique stationery and writing instruments , perfect for a themed display about technical drawing or the Belle Époque office.
