Antique French Writing Set in Original Fitted Coffret

An exquisite collector’s piece, this antique French writing set arrives in its original hexagonal fitted coffret, lined in golden velvet. The tools, each with smooth, lapis-blue patterned handles, include a letter opener, dip pen, wax seal stamp, quill knife, and an awl or stylus, calling back to a time when correspondence was both art and ritual.

The box itself, likely crafted in the late 19th or early 20th century, features a leather exterior with a gently worn brass clasp. While the exact materials of the handles remain unidentified, their vivid coloration and veined texture suggest an early form of celluloid, enamel, or composite resin, mimicking semi-precious stone.

A remarkable find in such complete condition, this set is not only functional but steeped in character—perfect for display, ceremonial writing, or as a gift for the devoted aesthete or collector.