Vintage Blanzy Poure et Cie pen box from Boulogne-sur-Mer, decorated with a color-illustrated label for "Plume Réclame n° 185 bis". The design depicts a busy street scene, with an advertising cart carrying a large feather on a red background, surrounded by passers-by and accompanied by a dog. This small cardboard box contains an assortment of metal nibs of different models, not necessarily original or matching the reference on the lid. A beautiful vintage stationery item, at the crossroads of writing and illustrated advertising.
✦ Period: around 1900 ✦ Provenance: France, Boulogne-sur-Mer ✦ Dimensions: approx. 7 × 4.5 × 2.5 cm ✦ Material: cardboard, illustrated paper ✦ Contents: assortment of nibs of different models, origin not guaranteed ✦ Condition: box showing wear, rubbing and small losses of paper, particularly at the edges and corners. Patinated label, retaining a clearly legible design. Nibs in varying condition, see photos.
A vintage advertising box for a collection of nibs, calligraphy or writing accessories.
