A beautiful English box of gilt metal pen nibs produced in Birmingham by Gaffré , a manufacturer active at the turn of the 20th century. Model No. 198 Gilt – Lancaster Pen , marked First Class , with Art Nouveau design in gold, red, and beige. The interior contains about ten original, well-preserved nibs, finely engraved with the inscription "Gaffré Lancaster Pen – Birmingham England" .
✦ Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900–1910 ✦ Dimensions: 6 × 4.5 × 1.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed cardboard and gold nibs ✦ Contents: Approximately 10 original No. 198 Gilt pen nibs ✦ Condition: Excellent presentation, vibrant colors, intact gilding, clean interior
A very beautiful English box with a typical Belle Époque writing supply design, combining typographic elegance and graphic refinement.
