Floreffe Pen Advertising Display - Lot 122

Floreffe Pen Advertising Display A rare Belgian advertising display from the early 20th century, produced for the Manufacture Belge de Plumes Métalliques in Floreffe. The illustrated cardboard display case features a large selection of original metal nibs, carefully secured, numbered, and classified according to their shapes, uses, and finishes, including bronzing, galvanizing, and varnishing. The upper section features a large illustration of a pen marked “La Belgica 76 Floreffe” along with the inscription “Supplier to the State and Major Government Agencies.” The lower section is decorated with three promotional pencils labeled “Le National Floreffe” and “L’École Primaire Floreffe.” A fine collector’s item linked to the history of writing, education, and Belgian industry, preserved in very good overall condition with slight signs of age. Details: origin, Belgium; manufacturer, Manufacture Belge de Plumes Métalliques de Floreffe; period, early 20th century; Type: promotional display; Material: printed cardboard and metal nibs; Dimensions: approximately 30 × 16.8 cm; Condition: very good vintage condition; Set appears to be complete; slight signs of use and age.