This is a vintage wooden pencil box by Eberhard Faber, model No. 314, featuring a hand-painted floral design on the lid. Marked inside the lid with the maker's name and model number, it also bears the word "Nippon," indicating it was made in Japan.
The box is constructed from wood and decorated with red flowers and green leaves on a dark background, showing signs of age with some paint chipping and surface wear. Inside, it contains several vintage wooden pencils of various colors and designs, stored in a single compartment.
Key features:
Marked inside lid: "EBERHARD FABER NO. 314" and "NIPPON"
Hand-painted floral motif on the exterior lid
Wooden construction with a hinged lid and metal keyhole (key not included) one hinge has come loose
Includes multiple vintage wooden pencils with varied designs
Shows wear consistent with age, including paint loss and scratches
This pencil box was designed to store and protect writing instruments and is a charming collectible for vintage stationery enthusiasts or those interested in early 20th-century Japanese export goods. It can be displayed as a decorative piece or used for light storage of pencils and small items.
