An exquisite and complete antique silver calligraphy set in its original fitted case featuring a dip pen, pencil, and wax seal, each adorned with matching Art Nouveau-inspired decoration. This is a rare survivor, complete with all three pieces perfectly preserved in their original presentation box with silk lining.
The Set Includes:
- Calligraphy dip pen with elegant silver barrel featuring engine-turned decoration and ornate floral cartouche
- Secret pencil with matching silver decoration
- Wax seal with beautiful Art Nouveau floral relief work and functional seal matrix
- All three pieces feature harmonious decorative motifs with flowing organic designs
- Original fitted presentation case with cream silk lining
Key Features:
- Complete three-piece calligraphy set in original case
- Silver construction with intricate engine-turned and relief decoration
- Art Nouveau-inspired floral and organic motifs throughout
- Matching design across all three pieces creates visual harmony
- Functional writing instruments plus decorative seal
- Exceptional condition for a complete cased set
- Original fitted case preserves the set as it was first presented
This calligraphy set represents the height of Victorian or Edwardian desk accessories, when the art of fine penmanship was both a practical skill and an aesthetic pursuit. The set would have been used for formal correspondence, decorative writing, and the sealing of important letters with wax.
Complete calligraphy sets in their original cases are increasingly rare. Most have been separated over the decades, with individual pieces lost or scattered. This set has survived intact, protected in its fitted case a testament to the care with which it was treasured by previous owners.
Condition: Please examine all photographs carefully. This is an authentic antique set with character and patina consistent with its age and use. The completeness of the set and the survival of the original case make this particularly special.
A museum-quality set perfect for collectors of desk accessories, calligraphy tools, Victorian and Edwardian silver, Art Nouveau decorative arts, or writing ephemera. An exceptional opportunity to own a complete, cased set that celebrates the artistry of fine penmanship and the elegance of a bygone era.
