A charming box of metal pen nibs produced by V. Saglier, successor to the English manufacturer J. Perry & Cie. Its beautiful turquoise label, decorated with the British royal coat of arms and the motto "Dieu et mon droit" (God and my right), perfectly illustrates the prestige of writing supplies at the end of the 19th century. The interior still contains about thirty original pen nibs, carefully arranged on their period felt lining.
✦ Origin: England – France ✦ Estimated period: Late 19th century ✦ Dimensions: 6 × 4 × 1.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed cardboard ✦ Contents: Approximately 30 original pen nibs ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition, brightly colored label, slight wear on the edges
A perfect example of elegant 19th-century correspondence, this box will appeal to collectors of antique stationery and refined writing instruments.
