An elegant English lithographed pen nibs box, circa 1910-1920, signed A. Sommerville & Co’s , a renowned Birmingham manufacturer. The “De Luxe Pen” model features a red and gold design with raised gilt lettering and a finely crafted frame. The crescent-shaped logo and the inscription “Made in England” confirm its high-quality British production. The interior still contains approximately ten original gilt nibs.
✦ Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1920 ✦ Dimensions: 8.5 × 6 × 3 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed cardboard and gilding ✦ Contents: Approx. 10 original golden pen nibs ✦ Condition: Excellent overall condition, bright print, sharp corners, very slight patina on the lid
A delightful British writing box, emblematic of the refined design of early 20th-century office supplies.
