Small antique tin box for nibs, made of lithographed tinplate, decorated with a red boat on a blue background and stylized sea. The reverse side bears the inscription "Plumes “Fonctionnaires” Mallat". Its nautical illustration is very typical of Art Deco, which makes it a more original model than purely typographical boxes.
✦ Provenance: France - Maison Mallat, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1930-1935 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 4.5 × 1.5 × 0.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed tinplate ✦ Contents: Empty ✦ Condition: Good used condition, visible scuffs, superficial scratches and small losses to the lithography
A charming little antique stationery item, as decorative for its nautical graphics as it is sought after in a collection centered on writing.
