Cream-colored lettering on a black background adorns this small cylindrical box of Scola India ink, marketed by N. Antoine & Fils in Paris. The phrases “Permanent black” and “made with campech extract” evoke old-fashioned ink preparations, while the lid indicates a dosage for one liter. Still nearly full of its black ink grains, this is a piece to collect alongside inkwells, dip pens, and antique stationery supplies.
✦ Origin: N. Antoine & Fils, Paris, France. ✦ Period: early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 6.5 × 3 cm ✦ Material: lithographed tinplate. ✦ Contents: box almost full of antique ink grains. ✦ Condition: lid present, inscriptions clearly legible despite wear to the decoration.
Antique Scola advertising box in lithographed tinplate, N. Antoine & Fils India ink, Paris.
