Beautiful box of Henry's nibs, published by Blanzy Poure & Cie, with a particularly elegant design combining gilded arabesques and deep blue typography in a style typical of the Belle Époque. The English mention "Hollow Spring Skeleton Pens" indicates production intended for export or an international clientele, a frequent phenomenon among major French pen manufacturers around 1900. The box still retains about three-quarters of its original content, with many well-marked Henry's nibs in good condition.
✦ Provenance: Boulogne-sur-Mer, France ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 6.5 × 4.5 × 2 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed cardboard ✦ Contents: Box filled approximately 3/4 with Henry's metal nibs ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with slight wear on the corners and friction from use, lid decoration well preserved with beautiful blue and gold colors, clean interior and abundant content
Charming antique stationery box for export, sought after for its refined aesthetics and the still significant presence of its original Blanzy Poure & Cie nibs.
