An antique metal pen nibs box from the brand "La Renommée," illustrated with a winged allegory holding a trumpet and hovering over a quill, a symbol of literary glory. The inscription "The greatest success of the day" evokes the advertising style of the 1880s–1900s. The original nibs, bright and well-preserved, complete this box with its typical late 19th-century design, printed in chromolithography on cardboard.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 5 × 3.5 × 1.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed cardboard ✦ Contents: Three original "pen nibs ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, label slightly worn, clean interior
A miniature poster of the world of writing, this box captivates with its allegorical graphics and the rare presence of matching quills.
