Antique Wooden Pencil Box Sliding Lid Ink Stamp B. Landman 2nd Ave NYC For Sale

ANTIQUE NYC SCHOOL ROOM TIME CAPSULE: Turn-of-the-Century Sliding Pencil BoxThis classic wooden pocket pencil case features an elegant, smoothly functional sliding lid adorned with a beautifully weathered, original floral transfer lithograph. Circled by a hand-pressed geometric border, this box has the unmistakable, warm patina that only comes from decades of honest historic use.What makes this specific piece a true collector\'s gem is the unique story stamped right onto its surface and resting inside its tray:

• The Bottom Stamp: Proudly ink-stamped by \"B. Landman, 2nd Ave, New York.\" This merchant mark anchors the box directly to Manhattan\'s vibrant East Side retail district at the turn of the 20th century (c. 1890–1915), back when local variety shops stamped everyday items to win the loyalty of school children.
• The Inter-State Legacy: Found resting inside is an original mid-century advertising pencil from B. D. Cole, Inc. of West Palm Beach, Florida (a historic insurance firm founded in 1919 with ties to Henry Flagler). It serves as a fascinating physical timeline of a family\'s mid-century migration from the cold streets of New York to the booming Florida coast!

• Material: Fine antique light hardwood construction with carved thumb-notch slide closure.
• Condition: Very Good antique condition. The wood is structurally sound with an incredibly smooth, authentic patina. The top floral graphic shows gentle, honest fading, and the historical merchant stamp on the reverse remains legible.
• Perfect For: Manhattan historians, antique school supply enthusiasts, advertising collectors, or anyone who appreciates the quiet stories everyday historical objects tell.