Vintage small tin skerfiercer? Fasteners full of George w Hughes pen nibs. This cute little tin has a collection of 19 ink pen nibs, most marked George w Hughes. Vintage - may be antique. I have seen some pen nibs make £5 to £10 each !!! More research required may be some very rare ones.
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Some age related wear.
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Size: 8 cm wide 6 cm depth 2 cm tall
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George W. Hughes was a
Birmingham pen maker known for producing high-quality steel nibs and pen holders, particularly those with his own imprint. He established his business in St. Paul's Square in the 1850s, later moving to Legge Lane, Birmingham, in 1893. The company, sometimes referred to as St. Paul's Penworks, ceased production in the 1960s.
Key aspects of Geo. W. Hughes's Birmingham pen history:
Early Beginnings:
George W. Hughes started his pen-making business in St. Paul's Square in the 1850s.
Factory Relocation:
He moved to a larger factory called St. Paul's Penworks in Legge Lane, Birmingham, in 1893.
Quality Focus:
Hughes was renowned for producing pens and nibs of very high quality, often with his own name or "imprint" on them.
Specialized Nibs:
He focused on making nibs with his own name or imprint, unlike some other manufacturers who made nibs with their customers' names.
Beyond Pens:
In addition to pens and nibs, Geo. W. Hughes also produced penholders, metal buttons, and metal fasteners.
Historical Significance:
His factory in Legge Lane was later renamed the Million Pen Building, a reference to one of his pen nib trademarks.
Ceased Production:
Geo. W. Hughes ceased production in the 1960s.
Birmingham Pen Trade:
The Birmingham pen trade, including Geo. W. Hughes, was a major industry, especially in the 19th century, employing thousands, particularly women, in the manufacture of steel nibs.
Museum Recognition:
The Pen Museum in Birmingham showcases the history of the pen trade and features artifacts related to Geo. W. Hughes and other manufacturers.