Old box of English metal nibs published by the famous Macniven & Cameron, a Scottish manufacturer renowned for its high-quality writing nibs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The lithographed lid features a particularly elegant red and cream typographic design, with a central portrait and vintage advertising slogans extolling the qualities of "Waverley Pen" nibs. The box still contains over a hundred original metal nibs, preserved in their antique condition.
✦ Provenance: Macniven & Cameron - London & Birmingham ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 6 x 5 x 2 cm ✦ Material: printed cardboard and metal nibs ✦ Contents: over 100 original metal nibs ✦ Condition: good overall condition with signs of age on the edges and minor scuffs, well-preserved antique contents
Very graphic with its advertising decor typical of Belle Époque English stationery, this filled box is a beautiful collector's item for antique writing and historical office accessories.
