{"product_id":"vintage-manuscript-writing-set","title":"Vintage Manuscript Writing \u0026 Wax Seal Set | Boxed Calligraphy Dip Pen \u0026 Sealing Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully presented vintage Manuscript writing and sealing set, housed in its original rich red-toned wooden presentation case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening the brass-clasped box reveals a wonderfully nostalgic collection of traditional writing accessories, including an elegant marbled dip pen, calligraphy ink, sealing wax and a small brass-toned seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has all the atmosphere of an old-fashioned writing desk – the sort of set that makes you want to sit down and write a proper letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inside of the lid carries the colourful Writing \u0026amp; Sealing Set label together with the Manuscript branding, while the accessories are displayed against a dark interior that sets them off beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Set Includes\u003cbr\u003e- Decorative marbled dip pen\u003cbr\u003e- Bottle of calligraphy ink\u003cbr\u003e- Brass-toned sealing stamp\u003cbr\u003e- Red sealing wax\u003cbr\u003e- Gold-coloured sealing wax\u003cbr\u003e- Wax seal impression\u003cbr\u003e- Original wooden presentation box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresentation box: approximately 21cm long × 13cm deep × 4cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something wonderfully romantic about traditional writing equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before messages could be sent instantly, a handwritten letter, carefully folded and finished with a wax seal, was an object in its own right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set captures a little of that ritual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe particularly like the combination of the dark marbled pen, rich red wooden case, sealing wax and little metal seal. Even when it's not being used, the open box makes a lovely display on an antique desk, bureau or bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pre-owned set with signs of previous use and age to the case and contents. There are some marks and surface wear to the wooden box, visible particularly on the lid. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would make a lovely piece for a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage writing desk or bureau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome office or study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibrary or reading room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod-style interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalligraphy enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter-writing enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector of writing instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage stationery collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt could also make a rather special gift for a writer, calligrapher, journal keeper or stationery lover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the Brocante Trail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld writing sets have a charm that modern stationery rarely manages to recreate.\u003cbr\u003eThe dip pen, bottle of ink and sealing wax belong to a slower and rather more deliberate way of communicating – when choosing the paper, writing the letter and sealing the envelope were all part of the occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday it makes a lovely usable set, but perhaps an even better decorative piece for an old desk or bureau.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery treasure has a story. This one found us on the Brocante trail. Now it’s waiting to become part of yours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Little Brocante Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54561211613511,"sku":"ANT-VINTAGEMAN-001","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/1357\/8055\/files\/product-image-2_0b41471f-76fe-4d80-9078-106165fc31eb.jpg?v=1786230480","url":"https:\/\/www.thelittlebrocanteshop.com\/products\/vintage-manuscript-writing-set","provider":"The Little Brocante Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}