Measuring approximately 7 1/8" x 2 1/8" x 1/2," this vintage metal A.W. Faber metal box once contained a set of 2H drawing pencils. The paper labels identifying the kind of pencil are still attached to the ends of the box. The inner lid has the companies name & info in German, as well as French, German, & English information about genuine A.W. Faber pencils. Box has some surface rust underneath, at the edges, & on the lower right corner of the lid. Opens & closes nicely. Included is a paperboard case of pencil leads, 5 out of 6, with the original label from the 1860s. This box measures 5 3/8" long & has mild wear to the edges & corners & a piece of the black surface paper worn off the top, but good condition considering its age. A.w. Faber Castell Metal Pencil Box 2H Hinged Lid 7" & 1800S Mechanical Leads in Antique - 1867 Drawing
