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Rare Antique Advertising Display – Belgian Manufacture Of Floreffe – Complete
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"Rare Antique Advertising Display – Belgian Manufacture Of Floreffe – Complete
Original"
An exceptionally rare and visually striking early 20th-century advertising display from the Manufacture Belge de Plumes Métalliques de Floreffe, the only known pen nib manufacturer in Belgium at the time. This unique piece is fully original and complete, featuring an extensive and beautifully arranged assortment of steel dip pen nibs, each securely mounted and numbered.
The upper section boasts a bold Art Nouveau-inspired design with the inscription:
"Manufacture Belge de Plumes Métalliques – Floreffe – Fournisseur de l'État et des grandes administrations"
This highlights the brand’s status as a national supplier to government institutions, reinforcing its prestige and historical importance.
Features:
✅ Complete set of original nibs – over 40 individual types in various finishes (bronzed, galvanized, varnished)
✅ Beautifully preserved graphics and typography
✅ Large dip nib illustration with branding ("Belgica 76 – Floreffe")
✅ Original wood/cardboard mounting board with classification columns
✅ Original school and national pencil references at the base
Dimensions: approx. 30 × 16.8 cm
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with no missing parts, minimal wear, and rich patina.
Nibs show no rust or damage; board is clean and structurally intact.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 6.62 in (16.8 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:early 20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
- Seller Location:Bilzen, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10361245617372
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