Vintage box of L’Officielle No. 565 writing quills, manufactured by Baignol & Farjon in Boulogne-sur-Mer. Its red, blue, black, and gold label depicts the quill model in an ornate frame, accompanied by the awards received at international exhibitions. It contains 100 cemented quills and bears a side label “EF,” for extra-fine. Still full and sealed, this small box bears witness to the care taken in packaging writing supplies, with beautiful typography for collectors of vintage stationery.
✦ Period: early 20th century ✦ Origin: France, Baignol & Farjon, Boulogne-sur-Mer. ✦ Dimensions: approx. 6.5 × 4.5 × 2 cm. ✦ Material: cardboard and polychrome printed paper. ✦ Contents: full box, stated capacity of 100 L’Officielle No. 565 EF quills. ✦ Condition: box still sealed, colors of the label well preserved. Rubbing and minor wear along the edges and corners, slight soiling and marks on the reverse. Contents unverified due to the sealing.
A vintage Baignol & Farjon quill box for a collection of school objects, calligraphy, and office accessories.
