Beautiful old box of English metal nibs published by John Heath's, a renowned manufacturer of "steel pens" at the turn of the 20th century. This "Post Office Pen No. 603" model features a superb red, black, and cream typographic design, enhanced with a central crown evoking quality British products intended for offices, administrations, and business correspondence. The printed back with instructions and an anti-counterfeit signature adds extra charm to this small, still-sealed box, which has now become very decorative for a cabinet of curiosities, an antique desk, or a writing collection.
✦ Provenance: John Heath's - England ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1910 ✦ Dimensions: 6.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm ✦ Material: Printed cardboard and metal nibs ✦ Condition: Good general condition with signs of age, box still sealed, small scuffs and slight visible marks of use
Old English metal nib boxes appeal to enthusiasts of antique stationery, calligraphy, and early 20th-century advertising graphics.
