Original box containing 24 so-called "superfine" colored pencils, presented under the label "Raphael" Drawing Colored Pencils . Red and blue typographic printing on a white background, decorated with a portrait of Raphael in the style of late 19th-century school markings. The interior retains its original cone-shaped pencils, their colors still vibrant. The text boasts "intense colors" and an "indelible" texture, evoking the early wax crayons used in schools before the widespread adoption of pastels and oil pastels.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: late 19th – early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 9×5×3.5 cm ✦ Material: printed cardboard, colored wax crayons ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight signs of wear and small traces of pigment on the lid
Beautiful vintage teaching and stationery item – perfect for a school display case or a collection on the theme of drawing and graphic arts.
