Rare small English metal nib box produced by John Cooke & Sons in London, containing "Fine J Pen" model #403 nibs. This type of fine nib was intended for particularly delicate and precise writing, appreciated for neat correspondence and certain drawing or calligraphy work. The minimalist black and white presentation of the box contrasts with the more decorative French productions of the same period and reflects a typically British aesthetic of the late 19th century.
✦ Provenance: England - John Cooke & Sons, London ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 4.4 x 4 x 1 cm ✦ Material: printed cardboard and metal nibs ✦ Contents: approximately 38 "Fine J Pen" #403 metal nibs ✦ Condition: good overall condition with slight signs of wear, a small old mark on the label and some rubbing on the corners
A charming testament to old English writing supplies, ideal for collectors of metal nibs, Victorian stationery or antique office items.
