Charming little English box of "Waverley Pen" metal nibs produced by Macniven & Cameron, a famous Scottish manufacturer specializing in writing instruments. The red typographic design on a cream background, with a central portrait and Victorian advertising slogans, perfectly illustrates the refined world of late 19th-century British stationery. The box still contains about 22 original metal nibs marked "Waverley Birmingham," which strongly enhances its collectible appeal.
✦ Provenance: Macniven & Cameron - London & Birmingham ✦ Estimated Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 6.5 x 5 x 1 cm ✦ Material: printed cardboard and metal nibs ✦ Contents: approximately 22 original "Waverley Birmingham" metal nibs ✦ Condition: good overall condition with slight wear and rubbing on the edges of the box
Very decorative with its typically Victorian graphics and still-present nibs, this small box makes a beautiful antique desk object or a collector's item for writing and English stationery.
