Charming little Victorian boxes of English origin for John Mitchell's metal pen nibs, made in Birmingham. The midnight blue lid, adorned with gold lettering and World's Fair medals, contrasts with the sides decorated with printed papers featuring colorful geometric or floral patterns. True testaments to the elegance of 19th-century stationery, they appeal to both collectors of writing instruments and lovers of curiosities. Only one box contains nibs; the others are empty.
✦ Origin: Birmingham, England ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 6x4.5x2.5cm and 5.5x3.5x2cm ✦ Material: Cardboard ✦ Contents: Pen nibs in one box, the others are empty. ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, some wear to the edges, some boxes still full of original pens nibs. One box is missing its label on the lid.
These typically Victorian boxes, with decorative papers and gold typography, make perfect accessories for an artist's office or a display case of antique curiosities.
