A pair of small antique metal pen nib boxes made of embossed sheet metal with identical ornamental decoration, adorned with an elegant central floral motif inscribed in a rhombus, surrounded by stylized foliage. Two beautiful decorative models with marked relief, typical of late 19th-century stationery. Their sober and refined design also makes them charming display items or curiosity cabinet pieces.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1880-1900 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 4.5 x 3 cm each ✦ Material: Embossed sheet metal ✦ Content: Empty ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with an old burnished patina, signs of use, and well-preserved reliefs.
A lovely duo of antique writing objects with a very graphic decoration, ideal for a pen nib collection, desk set, or grouped display.
