Rare advertising metal nib box bearing the inscription “Chemins de Fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée”, in reference to the P.L.M. railway company. The design combines an elegant black and gold cartouche with blue printed paper featuring a floral motif, in a presentation typical of late 19th-century writing supplies. The box retains a fine set of original metal nibs marked Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée, intended for administrative writing or offices related to the railway network. An original testament to the link between stationery and major French companies.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1880-1900 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 7 x 5 x 3 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed cardboard ✦ Contents: Nearly full box of original antique metal nibs ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, wear and scuffs from use on edges and corners, well-preserved decor with original contents still present in quantity.
Beautiful box typical of late 19th-century French writing supplies, ideal for complementing a collection of antique nibs, stationery, or objects related to railway history.
