Papeterie.

An early 20th century writing box containing various items for writing and storing letters. Paper covered cardboard box measuring 28 x 14 x 17 cm. lined with marbled paper. Contents: four envelopes, two advertisement cards, two glass ink bottles, one blotter, a miniature terrestrial globe and a letter scale. The miniature globe is titled: ‘Sphere Terrestre’. Published at Paris by L.N. et K. Editeurs published early 20th century with all names printed in French. Consisting of 12 paper gores and 2 polar-caps, mounted on a black wooden stand, measuring 12 cm. in total, the globe with a diameter of 6 cm. (The paper covering the box has faded at some places and lacks a piece on the front of the box. Exteriors slightly rubbed, the gores of the globe are partly detached.)