Charming antique box of John Mitchell's metal nibs from Birmingham, a famous English center for writing nib manufacturing in the late 19th century. This version of the No. 078 model is particularly appealing for its refined graphic design, combining repetitive turquoise and wine-red geometric friezes in an almost Orientalist or Art Nouveau style. The central midnight blue band, printed in gold, features imperial medallions and honorary mentions related to the awards obtained at the 1851 and 1855 World's Fairs. The whole has a very decorative aesthetic and testifies to the care once given to everyday stationery items.
✦ Origin: John Mitchell’s - Birmingham ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 7 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm ✦ Material: printed cardboard and metal nibs ✦ Content: more than 100 original John Mitchell’s No. 078 metal nibs ✦ Condition: good overall condition with slight wear and tear on the box, contents well preserved
A beautiful collector's item for lovers of antique writing, Victorian stationery, or late 19th-century advertising graphics, with a particularly aesthetic and immediately identifiable design.
