American box of metal pen nibs for drawing and lettering, produced by the Hunt Pen Company , creator of the famous Speedball brand. Model B-4 , intended for artistic calligraphy and technical drawing, recognizable by its typical 1930s-1940s design: bright red background, black and white typography, and the words " for Drawing and Lettering ." The interior contains almost all of the original nibs.
✦ Origin: Camden, New Jersey, USA ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1935–1945 ✦ Dimensions: 5.5 × 3.5 × 1.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed cardboard ✦ Content: Almost complete ✦ Condition: Excellent overall condition, vibrant colors, sharp corners, slight patina from use
A typical piece of American drawing equipment from the interwar period, prized by collectors of calligraphy and graphic art.
