Old metal pen nib box from Baignol & Farjon in Boulogne-sur-Mer, a famous French manufacturer of writing instruments from the Belle Époque. This variation features an elegant pale pink and green decoration combined with black pen nibs marked with a large "G" monogram, a particularly graphic and uncommon model. The mention "Hors Concours Paris 1900" recalls the accolades received at the great world's fairs at the turn of the century. The box still contains a very significant collection of original metal pen nibs.
✦ Provenance: France - Baignol & Farjon - Boulogne-sur-Mer ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 6.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm ✦ Material: Printed cardboard ✦ Contents: more than 100 original "G" metal pen nibs ✦ Condition: good general condition with signs of use, small old scuffs and slight time-related patina
Beautiful old stationery box, ideal for collectors of graphic arts, calligraphy, or French school supplies from the Belle Époque.
