Former box of John Mitchell's metal nibs from Birmingham, a hub of writing nib manufacturing in the 19th century. This No. 0101 F model features a particularly elegant design combining a gold-printed midnight blue band with a repetitive green and red geometric pattern. The imperial medallions and mentions of awards won at the 1851 and 1855 World's Fairs recall the international prestige of John Mitchell's, a recognized supplier to schools, administrations, and calligraphers of the time. The nibs in the box are still matching and original.
✦ Provenance: John Mitchell's - Birmingham ✦ Estimated era: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 6.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm ✦ Material: Printed cardboard and metal nibs ✦ Contents: approximately 70 original John Mitchell's No. 0101 F metal nibs ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with slight signs of age on the box, contents well preserved
A beautiful set for collectors of antique stationery, calligraphy enthusiasts, or curiosity cabinets dedicated to writing and graphic arts from the turn of the century.
