"Cronstadt" Pen nib Box – Blanzy-Poure

A superb Blanzy-Poure & Cie pen nibs box illustrated with a harbor scene evoking the military port of Kronstadt, near Saint Petersburg. The colorful label in shades of yellow and turquoise, typical of the 1880s–1900s, blends industrial patriotism with commercial exoticism. The interior, lined with red paper, testifies to the meticulous craftsmanship of Blanzy-Poure, then the European leader in metal nibs. The box is empty but complete, with remarkably well-preserved colors.

✦ Origin: Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
✦ Estimated period: Circa 1890–19 00
✦ Dimensions: 6.5 × 4 × 2.5 cm
✦ Material: Lithographed cardboard
✦ Contents: Empty box
✦ Condition: Very good overall condition, vibrant colors, slightly rubbed edges, clean interior

Iconic maritime decor of the Belle Époque industrial style – an ideal graphic piece for a collection of antique stationery or a themed display case on Blanzy-Poure.