{"product_id":"boite-de-plumes-hinks-wells-co-s-selected-pens","title":"Box of \"Hinks, Wells \u0026 Co's Selected Pens\" nibs","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eCharming small antique lithographed tin box from \u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eHinks, Wells \u0026amp; Co's\u003c\/strong\u003e, a manufacturer of metal pens established in \u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"228\"\u003eBirmingham, England\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lid features an attractive cream decoration enhanced with red and green, adorned with a central coat of arms framed by two birds and the mention \u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e“Selected Pens”\u003c\/strong\u003e. The box still contains \u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e14 original metal nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes it a beautiful collector's item. A particularly attractive miniature format, typical of small pocket boxes intended for writing supplies from the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e✦ Provenance: Birmingham, England\u003cbr data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 4.5 x 3 x 1 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e✦ Material: Lithographed tin\u003cbr data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e✦ Contents: 14 original metal nibs\u003cbr data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good overall condition, with visible signs of use, small scuffs; clean interior with old contents still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003ePretty miniature English stationery box, ideal for completing a collection of metal nibs, writing objects, or small antique lithographed tin boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53990315753805,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260526_173951.jpg?v=1779868849","url":"https:\/\/brocantejolbro.com\/en\/products\/boite-de-plumes-hinks-wells-co-s-selected-pens","provider":"Brocante Jolbro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}