Small English lithographed metal advertising box for the famous Joseph Gillott's pens, an iconic Birmingham manufacturer specializing in metal nibs since the 19th century. This "Super Red Ink No.1154" model features typical interwar graphics with a deep blue background and very elegant cream typography. The box still contains two original stainless steel nibs, with a particularly modern and aerodynamic silhouette. A beautiful antique desk object combining industrial design, writing, and early 20th-century English advertising.
✦ Provenance: Joseph Gillott’s - Birmingham, England ✦ Estimated era: Circa 1930 ✦ Dimensions: 5 x 3.5 x 1 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed metal and stainless steel nibs ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with signs of age, small scuffs and surface chips, contains 2 original nibs
Very decorative in a vintage stationery or curiosity cabinet setting, this small Joseph Gillott's box will appeal to lovers of writing and antique industrial graphics.
