Bakelite Calligraphy & Writing Set in Fitted Box 1940s/50s

Bakelite Calligraphy & Writing Set in Fitted Box

Width: 21cm
Condition: Excellent

A beautifully preserved mid-20th-century writing set, housed in its original fitted presentation box. The set features a Bakelite-handled dip pen, an unengraved seal, and a small collection of writing accessories designed for traditional calligraphy and correspondence.

Details 

Bakelite dip pen with metal ferrule

Unengraved brass seal with Bakelite handle - ready to be personalised

Sealing wax spoon (used for melting wax over a flame before pressing the sealLetter opener    

Original fitted box with velvet-lined tray and satin lid lining

The presence of the spoon and seal suggests this was intended not only for calligraphy but for letter sealing -  a refined practice associated with formal correspondence. The Bakelite handles are typical of mid-century writing tools: lightweight, warm to the touch, and designed with a simple sculptural quality that still feels modern.

A lovely gift for anyone who appreciates writing, analogue craft, or early 20th-century design. All components sit neatly in their original compartments, making it both a functional set and a collectible object