Collectible set of nine vintage French steel dip pen nibs by Gilbert & Blanzy-Poure, featuring the famous “Sergent Major N° 500” marking.
The nibs are housed in their original small green and gold sliding metal tin, decorated with the BP monogram and marked “Gilbert & Blanzy-Poure BP Acier Extra.”
The Sergent Major nib is associated with traditional French handwriting and school penmanship, making this an appealing piece of French writing history. A lovely collectible for calligraphers, illustrators, fountain and dip pen enthusiasts, and collectors of vintage stationery and school supplies.
Maker: Gilbert & Blanzy-Poure
Country: France
Item: Vintage steel dip pen nibs
Nib Model: Sergent Major N° 500
Quantity: 9 nibs
Material: Steel, marked “Acier Extra”
Markings: “Sergent Major N° 500”
Original Packaging: Green and gold sliding metal tin
Tin Decoration: BP monogram with gold lettering and border
Style: Traditional French writing / calligraphy nibs
Very good vintage pre-owned condition.
All nine nibs are clean and bright, with no visible rust.
“Sergent Major N° 500” stampings remain crisp and legible.
Original metal sliding tin opens smoothly.
Green paint and gold graphics remain intact, with minor age-appropriate surface scuffs.
Please inspect all photographs for close-up views of the nib markings and original tin.
A charming vintage French stationery collectible with its original packaging, ideal for a writing desk display or a collection of historic calligraphy tools.