Charming antique J.B. Mallat metal nib box with a red and gold design typical of the Belle Époque, here in its “Manifold” N°110 Fine Points version. This model contains a heterogeneous assortment of large English metal nibs, “Leonardt Ball Pointed 521 - Birmingham”. The ensemble has a very decorative aesthetic and perfectly evokes writing supplies from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
✦ Provenance: J.B. Mallat, Paris, France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm ✦ Material: Printed cardboard and steel nibs ✦ Contents: 14 Leonardt Ball Pointed 521 nibs ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with wear, small foxing spots, and traces of time on the box
A beautiful set of antique stationery combining French and English production, ideal for completing a collection of antique writing and office instruments.
