Charming antique box of metal nibs from the Compagnie Française, made in Boulogne-sur-Mer with a depot in Paris. This model stands out with its romantic lithographed decor depicting a couple in costume in a landscape, accompanied by the mention "Plumes Mascotte ou Porte Bonheur" (Mascot or Lucky Charm Nibs). A delicate and colorful design, very characteristic of the small advertising stationery boxes of the Belle Époque. The interior, entirely covered with marbled pink paper, is empty, but particularly fresh and well-preserved.
✦ Provenance: Boulogne-sur-Mer, France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1890-1910 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 7 x 4.5 x 3 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed cardboard ✦ Contents: Empty box ✦ Condition: Good general condition, minor signs of wear on the edges and slight rubbing to the decor; clean interior with well-preserved original pink paper.
Pretty illustrated stationery box from the Belle Époque, perfect for a collection of antique nibs, writing instruments, or small lithographed cardboard advertising objects.
