Vintage box of Indent Pen nibs n° 2301 EF by Perry & Co., containing approximately 65 nibs preserved in their illustrated red, black, and pale green box. These steel nibs feature a swollen body, a pronounced constriction, and a long central slit. The lid retains its sample nib in a raised gold frame, accompanied by an advertising claim boasting a glide on paper as smooth as that of a pencil. The sides bear the London address of Old Bailey, while the bottom features the trademark and a warning against imitations.
✦ Period: early 20th century ✦ Provenance: Perry & Co. Ltd., Old Bailey, London ✦ Dimensions: approx. 7.5 × 5 × 2 cm. ✦ Material: steel nibs; printed cardboard and paper box ✦ Contents: approximately 65 nibs n° 2301 EF ✦ Condition: good overall condition. rubbing, stains and small tears in the paper, wear to the corners and edges; traces of oxidation on the sample nib. Interior nibs appear well preserved, writing not tested.
Vintage Perry & Co. Indent Pen nibs n° 2301 EF with advertising box and sample nib, for a collection of British writing accessories.
