Small antique box of Blanzy-Conté-Gilbert metal nibs, in metal with its original green paper label. It bears the inscription "12 Plumes Départementale Cémentée n°2552", indicating a model intended for everyday, school or administrative writing. The term cémentée refers to the hardening treatment of steel, sought after to improve the resistance and flexibility of the nib. The box here is complete with its 12 original nibs, making it a beautiful set representative of French writing supplies from the mid-20th century.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1945-1960 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 4.5 × 1.5 × 0.5 cm ✦ Material: Metal with printed paper label ✦ Contents: Complete with its 12 original metal nibs ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, with slight traces of use on the metal; original label well preserved with good color freshness; complete set.
Beautiful small box typical of 20th century French writing supplies, ideal for completing a collection of antique nibs, office objects or old school stationery.
