Antique English tin of Perry & Co metal nibs, with late Art Nouveau typographical decoration in red, blue, and gold. The tin still contains a significant quantity of original nibs, marked "E.J. Arnold & Sons." This association is consistent: E.J. Arnold & Sons was a major British distributor of school supplies and stationery, frequently reselling nibs manufactured by large producers like Perry & Co. Therefore, it is likely not a later mix but an original commercial packaging from the period. The set offers a beautiful graphic presence and is a representative testament to the English metal nib industry of the early 20th century.
✦ Provenance: England - Perry & Co, London ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1910 ✦ Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm ✦ Material: Printed cardboard and metal nibs ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with signs of use on the box, minor crushing and rubbing on the corners, interior still well-stocked with about a hundred antique nibs.
Old illustrated English nib boxes remain highly sought after for their graphic quality and their connection to the golden age of penmanship.
