One only needs to look at this set to imagine a schoolteacher's desk, a notary's study, or a technical drawing room where the silence was broken only by the scratching of a pen nib on paper. Each object had its function, each gesture its importance, and time was taken to write, draw, and correct with precision. This lot brings together three artifacts from that era: an old wooden blotter accompanied by two large wooden set squares. The blotter, dating from 1930 to 1955, was used to absorb excess ink from fountain pens before documents were filed or sent. Its turned wooden handle and curved base recall the care taken with every correspondence and every signature. The two set squares, made of wood and dating from 1950 to 1970, were essential tools in classrooms, carpentry workshops, architects' offices, or for industrial designers. Their beautiful patina testifies to long years of service while retaining their original charm. Together, these objects form a harmonious set that evokes the world of writing, drawing, and teaching of yesteryear. They will naturally find their place in a characterful office, a library, a workshop, or a decor inspired by the academic world and old trades.
Additional details:
- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Period: Années