A rare box of Conté à Paris – Alaska pencils , model no. 1840, recognizable by its green typography and understated Art Nouveau industrial-style label. The inscription "À mine communicative extra" (Extra Communicative Lead) is typical of the late 19th century, a period when Conté touted the quality of its graphite leads and their smooth writing experience. The sliding box still contains its six original pencils, lacquered dark green with gold markings "Conté à Paris – Alaska".
✦ Origin: Conté factory in Paris (France) ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 19 × 5 × 2 cm ✦ Material: printed cardboard and turned wood ✦ Contents: Eleven Alaska pencils #1840 ✦ Condition: excellent overall condition, slight patina on the cardboard, clear and legible gold markings
A superb example of French stationery history and technical drawing , combining typographic design and high-quality execution. Perfect for a collection of antique office supplies or artist's tools .
