An antique box of Bronze Balloon Pen nibs by E. S. Perry of London, containing approximately 40 nibs. These feature a bronze finish, an embossed balloon design, and a characteristic cut-out central opening. The cardboard box, covered in small-patterned paper, bears a simple typographic label on an ochre background. An interesting set for collectors of metal nibs and enthusiasts of antique writing instruments.
✦ Period: Late 19th century ✦ Provenance: England, E. S. Perry, London. ✦ Dimensions: approx. 6.5 × 5 × 2.5 cm. ✦ Materials: cardboard and printed paper; metal nibs with a bronze finish. ✦ Contents: approximately 40 Balloon Pen nibs. ✦ Condition: box with browning, stains, and rubbing, and small areas of lifting paper at the corners and edges.
An antique box of English nibs with a balloon design, to enhance a calligraphy or stationery collection.
