{"product_id":"rare-boite-de-plumes-john-mitchell-s-no-056","title":"Rare box of \"John Mitchell's - No. 056\" nibs","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eRare antique box of John Mitchell’s metallic nibs, still containing about 70 original No. 056 nibs, remarkable for their spectacular shape with a large circular reservoir. Manufactured in Birmingham, the world capital of metallic nibs in the 19th century, these technical nibs were designed to hold a large amount of ink and produce smooth, consistent writing. The red, black and white striped decoration of the box contrasts with the brand’s more classic floral motifs and gives the whole a particularly strong graphic presence. A choice piece for lovers of ancient calligraphy, writing instruments or industrial objects related to graphic arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2706\"\u003e✦ Provenance: John Mitchell’s - Birmingham\u003cbr data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003e✦ Estimated era: Circa 1900\u003cbr data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 6 x 4 x 2 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003e✦ Material: printed cardboard and metallic nibs\u003cbr data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003e✦ Contents: approx. 70 original John Mitchell’s No. 056 metallic nibs\u003cbr data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e✦ Condition: good overall condition with slight wear and tear on the box, contents well preserved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003eAn uncommon variant of the famous English nibs from Birmingham, ideal for enriching a collection around calligraphy, graphic arts or old writing workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53946812432717,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260519_140023.jpg?v=1779262583","url":"https:\/\/brocantejolbro.com\/en\/products\/rare-boite-de-plumes-john-mitchell-s-no-056","provider":"Brocante Jolbro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}