Stationery box - Cardboard

Lot consisting of 30 boxes of nibs from the historic company Heintze&Blanckerts, as read on the box inscription “Stahlfederfabrik-Berlin.” Founded in Berlin in the mid-nineteenth century, during the twentieth century (in particular after World War II), production was drastically reorganized and then relocated due to the destruction of the Berlin factories, leading to graphics and logos decidedly more modern or with geographical references different from the classic ones at the turn of the century. The combination of Gothic-style typography (characteristic of the German tradition of the era) and the ornamental geometric and floral details on the sides strongly reflect the influence of Art Nouveau / Jugendstil, very popular around the turn between the 19th and 20th centuries (roughly between 1890 and 1910). Two boxes show a slight separation of the joints, to be considered a sign of conservation and normal wear. Prospective buyers are invited to carefully view the photographs and to assess the object’s conservation status before proceeding with the purchase, in order to avoid later disputes or complaints.