{"title":"Promotional pencils","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePromotional pencil and pen holders from businesses, newspapers, or brands that have since disappeared... This collection brings together rare examples of everyday advertising from the late 19th century to the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistributed as promotional gifts, these small, functional objects accompanied customers, travelers, and employees, all while spreading the name of a business or company. Through their graphics, inscriptions, and often unique character, they now constitute a collecting field in their own right, at the crossroads of antique stationery, advertising arts, and historical curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"porte-plume-et-porte-crayon-calberac-distillateur","title":"\"Calbérac Distiller\" pen and pencil holder","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e A rare double writing instrument, combining a pen and pencil in a single body, engraved with the advertising inscriptions \"CALBÉRAC Distiller in Castres (Tarn)\" and \"Distillerie de l'Albinque – La Cordeline, exquisite liqueur.\" This type of promotional gift was offered to retailers and representatives during the Belle Époque by regional distilleries, in this case Calbérac, known in Castres since the late 19th century for its liqueurs and aromatic aperitifs.\u003cbr data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e ✦ Origin: Castres (Tarn), France\u003cbr data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e ✦ Dimensions: Length 16 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e ✦ Material: Metal with original wooden pencil \u003cbr data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good used condition, signs of age, clear and legible markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e A beautiful piece of regional advertising and antique writing, typical of the advertising know-how of French distilleries around 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52685700858189,"sku":null,"price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/porte-plume-crayon-calberac.jpg?v=1761902533"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-calberac-distillateur-debut-xxe","title":"Advertising pencil holder - Calbérac Distiller - Early 20th century","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSold individually -\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage metal advertising pencil holders, produced for the Calbérac distillery, located in Castres (Tarn). These promotional items bore the inscriptions \"CALBÉRAC Distiller,\" \"Distillerie de l'Albinque,\" or \"La Cordeline, exquisite liqueur.\" Distributed during the Belle Époque to merchants and sales representatives, they combine elegance and rarity, a testament to the advertising creativity of regional distilleries around 1900. \u003cstrong\u003ePrice per unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e ✦ Origin: Castres (Tarn), France\u003cbr data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"742\"\u003e ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900\u003cbr data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"774\"\u003e ✦ Dimensions: approx. 13 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"816\" data-start=\"813\"\u003e ✦ Material: Metal. With original pencil and eraser \u003cbr data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"877\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good used condition, slight oxidation on the metal, inscriptions perfectly legible, beautiful homogeneous set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1000\"\u003e Perfect collector's set for displaying advertising items or vintage writing instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52685717897549,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/porte-crayon-gomme-calberac-castres.jpg?v=1761902959"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-j-t-usher-bristol","title":"\"J \u0026amp; T Usher, Bristol\" promotional pencil holder","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e Rare J \u0026amp; T Usher advertising pencil holder, Bristol.\u003cbr data-end=\"592\" data-start=\"589\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e ✦ Origin: Bristol\u003cbr data-end=\"632\" data-start=\"629\"\u003e ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-end=\"664\" data-start=\"661\"\u003e ✦ Dimensions: 9cm\u003cbr data-end=\"698\" data-start=\"695\"\u003e ✦ Material: Metal and Glacoid\u003cbr data-end=\"761\" data-start=\"758\"\u003e ✦ Condition: Used condition, small crack on the glacoid process, pencil needs replacing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"836\"\u003e A beautiful piece of regional advertising and antique writing, typical of advertising know-how around 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53157872763213,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260110_112301.jpg?v=1768121320"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-chocolat-menier-rialta-au-lait","title":"Advertising pencil holder \"Chocolat Menier - Rialta au lait\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRare small school advertising item for Menier Chocolate (RIALTA milk chocolate), decorated with the famous Menier girl on a yellow background, with metal tips and original or previously associated pencil. This type of accessory combined daily use, food advertising and the world of schoolchildren, in the spirit of promotional items distributed in the early 20th century. No exact comparable item found in a quick search, only similar collectible items related to old pencils and pencil sharpeners. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✦ Provenance: France\u003cbr\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 10.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e✦ Material: metal\u003cbr\u003e✦ Condition: good used condition, visible wear on the decoration, slight oxidation of the metal parts, pencil present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Menier advertising accessory ideal for a collection of old chocolate, old school memorabilia or advertising items.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016491192653,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_173033.jpg?v=1780378570"},{"product_id":"ancien-porte-crayon-publicitaire-chocolat-menier","title":"Vintage advertising \"Chocolat Menier\" pencil holder","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eRare advertising pencil holder made of nickel-plated metal and printed paper for Chocolat Menier. This tubular model held a small, interchangeable pencil and served as both a utilitarian object and a promotional medium. The advertisement here highlights the \"Powder Cartridge for Quick Preparation,\" a presentation of the famous Menier chocolate that has now disappeared. These small items were distributed or sold as promotional articles and have become uncommon due to their intensive use and fragility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e✦ Origin: France\u003cbr data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e✦ Estimated Period: Early 20th Century\u003cbr data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 10.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e✦ Material: Nickel-plated metal\u003cbr data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good used condition, slight traces of oxidation, well-preserved advertising mark with some dirt and rubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eAn original testament to French food advertising from the early 20th century, particularly sought after by collectors of Menier items and school advertisements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016503218509,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_172913.jpg?v=1780378951"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-ancien-gibbs","title":"Vintage advertising pencil holder \"Gibbs\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eOriginal advertising pencil holder from the Gibbs brand, a famous French manufacturer of shaving and hygiene products. This model, made of nickel-plated metal and printed paper, features the brand name on one side and a promotional slogan on the other: \"Ses devises\" - \"Shaving becomes a pleasure\" - \"Brush your teeth like your...\". These small utilitarian objects were distributed as advertising gifts and accompanied the daily lives of schoolchildren, employees, or loyal customers. Examples preserved with their original paper covering remain uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e✦ Provenance: France\u003cbr data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e✦ Material: nickel-plated metal,\u003cbr data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e✦ Condition: good used condition, pencil present, slight traces of oxidation and wear, print clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eBeautiful advertising object illustrating the golden age of promotional gifts distributed by major French toiletry brands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016512983373,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_172746.jpg?v=1780379158"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-bougie-eyquem-pare-brise-eyquem","title":"Pencil holder \"Eyquem Spark Plug - Eyquem Windshield\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eVintage promotional pencil holder for the Eyquem brand, a renowned French manufacturer of spark plugs and automotive equipment. This model, made of nickel-plated metal and printed paper, features the company's flagship products on both sides: \"Bougie Eyquem\" (Eyquem Spark Plug) and \"Pare-brise Eyquem\" (Eyquem Windshield). Distributed as a promotional item to motorists, garages, and distribution networks, this type of accessory combined advertising with daily use. Automotive-related promotional pencil holders remain less common than those from food or pharmaceutical brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e✦ Origin: France\u003cbr data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"688\"\u003e✦ Estimated Period: Early 20th Century\u003cbr data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e✦ Material: Nickel-plated metal\u003cbr data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good used condition, well-preserved promotional covering, slight traces of wear and oxidation, pencil present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eAn original promotional item linked to the early days of the French automotive industry, ideal for a collection dedicated to garages, automotive equipment, or old technical advertisements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016526221645,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_172540.jpg?v=1780379433"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-liqueur-benedictine","title":"\"Bénédictine Liqueur\" promotional pencil holder","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eElegant gilt metal advertising pencil holder with repoussé decoration depicting a Bénédictine bottle, accompanied by the engraved inscription \"Liqueur Bénédictine\". More refined than the tubular printed paper models, this example directly reproduces the iconic silhouette of the bottle sold by the Fécamp distillery. These advertising items were distributed to cafés, hotels, restaurants, or privileged customers and attest to the importance of advertising in the world of spirits at the beginning of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e✦ Provenance: France - Fécamp\u003cbr data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 10 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e✦ Material: stamped and engraved gilt metal\u003cbr data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e✦ Condition: good used condition, uniform antique patina, some gilding loss, slight signs of wear and oxidation, engraving clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eA beautiful counter item combining old advertising and the world of French liqueurs, particularly appreciated by collectors of Bénédictine advertisements and bistro items.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016532971853,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_172449.jpg?v=1780379700"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-et-porte-plume-publicitaire-a-papin","title":"\"A. Papin\" promotional pencil and pen holder","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eOriginal advertising accessory combining a metallic pen holder on one side and a pencil holder on the other, intended for daily office or correspondence use. The paper advertising cover mentions the company \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eA. Papin\u003c\/strong\u003e, merchant of bicycles and machines of all brands, established at \u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e105 rue des Halles and 26 rue de Châteauneuf in Tours\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the old telephone number \"6-40\". This type of object was a particularly popular advertising medium for merchants of the Belle Époque and the early days of automobiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e✦ Provenance: Tours, France\u003cbr data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 13 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e✦ Material: Nickel-plated metal\u003cbr data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good used condition, complete advertising cover, some stains and wear to the paper, pen and pencil present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eAn interesting testament to the early bicycle and machine businesses in the provinces, combining old advertising and writing material in one object.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016559415629,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_171621.jpg?v=1780381155"},{"product_id":"ancien-porte-crayon-publicitaire-vacuum-cleaner","title":"Vintage \"Vacuum Cleaner\" Advertising Pencil Holder","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eOld advertising metal pencil holder for a vacuum cleaning company. The English inscription \"Vacuum Cleaner\" is complemented on the back by the French translation \"Nettoyage par le vide\" as well as an address at \u003cstrong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e11 rue Saint-Florentin\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Paris. This type of item was distributed as promotional material by early players in mechanical and vacuum cleaning, at a time when these techniques still represented a modern innovation. The removable cap reveals a system designed to hold a small interchangeable pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e✦ Provenance: Paris, France\u003cbr data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e✦ Material: nickel-plated metal\u003cbr data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e✦ Condition: used condition, complete casing with stains, visible oxidation on metal parts, a tiny bit of pencil remains (which can be changed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eUnusual advertising object testifying to the arrival of modern cleaning techniques in the major French cities of the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016563216717,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_171737.jpg?v=1780381449"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-lively-polly-dry-soap-liverpool","title":"Advertising pencil holder \"Lively Polly Dry Soap - Liverpool\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eAntique metal advertising pencil holder for the English soap \u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eLively Polly Dry Soap\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured by \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eJ. Hargreaves \u0026amp; Son Ltd., Liverpool\u003c\/strong\u003e. This type of promotional item was distributed as an advertising gift to spread brand awareness in homes, businesses, and offices. British advertising pencil holders are less common in the French market, especially when they retain their original paper covering mentioning the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e✦ Provenance: Liverpool, England\u003cbr data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"619\"\u003e✦ Estimated era: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e✦ Material: Nickel-plated metal\u003cbr data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e✦ Condition: Used condition, complete covering with browning, visible oxidation of metal parts, old pencil present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eAn original testament to early 20th-century British advertising, combining the world of domestic hygiene with everyday promotional items.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016569573709,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_171826.jpg?v=1780381631"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-verhaegen-pianos-phonos-rouen","title":"Pencil holder \"Verhaegen Pianos \u0026 Phonos Rouen\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eA rare testament to early 20th-century commercial advertising, this pencil holder was a gift from Verhaegen, a piano and phonograph dealer located on Rue des Carmes in Rouen. Made of nickel-plated metal and printed paper under celluloid, it protected a small removable pencil in a compact size, easy to slip into a pocket. The mention \"Pianos - Phonos\" refers to the golden age of domestic music, when dealers sold both mechanical pianos and the first sound reproduction devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e✦ Provenance: Verhaegen, Rouen (France)\u003cbr data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"663\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 8.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e✦ Material: Nickel-plated metal, printed paper and celluloid\u003cbr data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e✦ Condition: Signs of wear, visible oxidation at the ends, advertising covering with some stains, complete set (Flat pencil missing but can be added)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eA beautiful pocket advertising object related to the world of mechanical music and specialized Belle Époque shops, sought after by collectors of phonographs and old advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016572686669,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_172419.jpg?v=1780381832"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-ancien-f-meron-berlingots-de-carpentras","title":"Vintage pencil holder \"F. Méron - Berlingots de Carpentras\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eA charming early 20th-century pocket promotional item, this pencil holder was distributed by F. Méron in Carpentras, a company specializing in canned foods and the famous Carpentras berlingots (candies). Made of nickel-plated metal and printed paper protected under celluloid, it was a practical and durable advertising medium intended to accompany customers daily. Advertisements related to regional specialties and old food businesses are particularly sought after today for their local and heritage dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e✦ Provenance: F. Méron, Carpentras (France)\u003cbr data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e✦ Material: Nickel-plated metal\u003cbr data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight traces of oxidation at the ends, legible print, pencil present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eA beautiful regional advertising item evoking the history of Provencal confectionery and traditional food trade of the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016576225613,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_172328.jpg?v=1780382010"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-ancien-au-signal-du-nord","title":"Vintage advertising pencil holder \"Au Signal du Nord\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eA discreet and charming testament to early 20th-century local advertising, this pocket pencil holder combines a paper advertising sleeve protected under celluloid with a small removable pencil. It bears the inscription \"Au Signal du Nord\" as well as the address of Monchy, rue de Compiègne, recalling the local businesses that distributed these utilitarian items to their customers. This type of advertising medium was particularly widespread between 1900 and 1930 but is now uncommon when it retains its original casing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e✦ Provenance: Monchy (France), \"Au Signal du Nord\" shop\u003cbr data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"764\"\u003e✦ Material: Nickel-plated metal\u003cbr data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"842\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good overall condition, wear and yellowing from use, legible inscriptions, original pencil present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eA small regional advertising object that perfectly illustrates the commercial practices of neighborhood businesses in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016582680909,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_172646.jpg?v=1780382169"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-cie-la-metropole-assurances-incendie-accidents","title":"Pencil holder \"La Métropole - Fire Accident Insurance\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eElegant pocket advertising pencil holder in brass distributed by Compagnie La Métropole in Paris, specializing in fire and accident insurance. Made of finely fluted brass, this model testifies to the quality promotional items offered to customers at the beginning of the 20th century. Designed to be carried in a pocket or bag, it holds its pencil and perfectly illustrates the durable advertising media used by major insurance companies of the Belle Époque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e✦ Provenance: Compagnie La Métropole, Paris (France)\u003cbr data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"671\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e✦ Material: Brass\u003cbr data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight patination from use, inscriptions clearly legible, pencil present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eA refined advertising item that will naturally find its place in a collection dedicated to old insurance, office stationery or Belle Époque souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54017604288845,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_173250.jpg?v=1780399836"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-ancien-pippermint-get-27","title":"Vintage advertising pencil holder \"Pippermint Get 27\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eAn antique brass pocket pencil holder inscribed \"Pippermint Get\" for the famous GET 27 Liqueur. This type of promotional item was intended for daily use while ensuring lasting visibility for the brand. Its compact size and careful craftsmanship bear witness to the golden age of advertising objects distributed to customers and merchants in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e✦ Provenance: France\u003cbr data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e✦ Estimated Period: Early 20th Century\u003cbr data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 8.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"764\"\u003e✦ Material: Brass\u003cbr data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good general condition, slight signs of use, inscription clearly legible, pencil present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eA beautiful antique advertising object combining advertising and office accessory, appreciated by collectors of promotional items and antique stationery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54017661010253,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_173535.jpg?v=1780400106"},{"product_id":"ancien-porte-crayon-publicitaire-un-cinzano","title":"Vintage Advertising Pencil Holder \"A Cinzano\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eElegant fluted brass advertising pocket pencil holder with the embossed inscription \"Un Cinzano\". Distributed as a promotional item by the famous Italian vermouth house, this type of accessory combined daily utility with lasting advertising. Its compact size, ribbed decoration, and brass finish make it a characteristic example of promotional items from the first third of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"699\"\u003e✦ Provenance: Cinzano - Italy \/ France\u003cbr data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"545\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"574\"\u003e✦ Material: Brass\u003cbr data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good overall condition, beautiful old patina, legible inscription, pencil present. Very small crack on the top of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eA sought-after advertising piece illustrating the golden age of promotional items distributed by major beverage and spirits brands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54017684078925,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_173651.jpg?v=1780400345"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-compagnie-du-soleil","title":"\"Company of the Sun\" Promotional Pencil Holder","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eVintage fluted brass pocket advertising pencil holder with the inscription \"Compagnie du Soleil\". This type of promotional accessory was distributed by companies and businesses in the early 20th century to associate their name with a useful everyday object. Its elegant ribbed finish and compact size make it a charming relic of early advertising today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e✦ Provenance: France\u003cbr data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e✦ Material: Brass and graphite pencil\u003cbr data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight signs of use, legible inscriptions, pencil present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eA typical interwar advertising desk accessory, appreciated for its sober aesthetic and authentic character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54017727201613,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_173832.jpg?v=1780400541"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-carburateur-claudel","title":"Advertising pencil holder \"Carburateur Claudel\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eOld fluted brass pocket advertising pencil holder bearing the inscription \"Carburateur Claudel\". These accessories were distributed by automotive equipment manufacturers during the first decades of the 20th century to promote their brand to garage owners, drivers, and mechanics. An interesting testament to the golden age of French automobiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e✦ Provenance: France\u003cbr data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e✦ Material: Brass\u003cbr data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight patination from use, inscription clearly legible, pencil present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eBeautiful advertising object related to the history of vintage automobiles, ideal for completing a collection of mechanical advertising or vintage garage accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54017741455693,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_173939.jpg?v=1780400673"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-porte-plume-fruit-salesman-j-h-simpson-sheffield","title":"Pen Holder \/ Pen Rest \"Fruit Salesman - J.H. 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Made in Sheffield, a hub of British metallurgy, it is an interesting testament to the advertising and utilitarian objects distributed to fruit trade professionals in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e✦ Provenance: Sheffield, England\u003cbr data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 11.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e✦ Material: Brass, metal and wood\u003cbr data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good overall condition, beautiful original patina, metal nib and pencil present, minor signs of wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eOriginal piece combining commercial advertising and writing instrument, ideal for a collection dedicated to old trades, British advertising or pocket office accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54017784774989,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_174129.jpg?v=1780400852"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-ancien-lampe-z","title":"Vintage advertising pencil holder \"Z Lamp\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eSmall fluted brass advertising pencil holder inscribed with \"Lampe 'Z'\". This advertisement refers to the famous French light bulb and lighting brand Lampe Z, known in the early 20th century for its campaigns promoting \"The Queen of Lamps\". These pocket pencil holders were distributed as promotional items to merchants, representatives, or customers. Its compact size and careful manufacturing make it an interesting testament to French industrial advertising of the Belle Époque and the interwar period. The Lampe Z brand is documented in several old French advertising posters. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e✦ Origin: France\u003cbr data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e✦ Material: Brass and wood\u003cbr data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight patination from use, pencil present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eA beautiful advertising item linked to the history of French electric lighting, appreciated by collectors of industrial advertising as well as antique office accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54017799586125,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_174229.jpg?v=1780401057"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-ancien-champagne-de-gans","title":"Old advertising pencil holder \"Champagne de Gans\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eElegant pocket advertising pencil holder in nickel-plated metal and brass, engraved \"Champagne de Gans\". This type of item was distributed as promotional material by wine, spirits, and champagne houses between the late 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century. Its finely fluted body and compact size allowed it to be slipped into a jacket pocket or an order book. Today, it serves as an interesting testament to commercial advertising related to the world of sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e✦ Provenance: France\u003cbr data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e✦ Estimated Period: Early 20th Century\u003cbr data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: Approx. 9 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e✦ Material: Nickel-plated metal, brass, and wood\u003cbr data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good overall condition, light signs of wear from use, pencil present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eA discreet and decorative advertising accessory that will naturally find its place in a collection dedicated to champagne, table arts, or antique office objects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54017816166733,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_174416.jpg?v=1780401222"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-ancien-semelles-s-e-a","title":"Antique advertising pencil holder \"Semelles S.E.A\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eVintage pocket advertising pencil holder in dark green and gold, bearing the inscription \"Semelles S.E.A\". This type of item was offered by sole, shoe, and shoemaking accessory manufacturers or distributors as a lasting advertising medium. Its colorful design sets it apart from more common metal models and gives it a particularly elegant presentation. Intended for sales representatives, merchants, or loyal customers, it bears witness to the promotional practices of the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e✦ Provenance: France\u003cbr data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e✦ Material: Gilded metal, green lacquer\u003cbr data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good general condition, legible marking, minor signs of wear, pencil present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eAn original advertising object related to the world of footwear and shoemaking, ideal for enriching a collection dedicated to old trades or commercial advertisements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54017832845645,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_174530.jpg?v=1780401389"},{"product_id":"ancien-porte-crayon-publicitaire-aperitif-bezef","title":"Vintage Advertising Pencil Holder \"Apéritif Bézef\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eOriginal pocket advertising pencil holder in grooved gilt brass, marked \"Apéritif Bézef\". This advertisement evokes an aperitif that has now disappeared, probably distributed regionally during the first half of the 20th century. Beverage manufacturers frequently used this type of small utilitarian object as promotional material, offering their customers a practical accessory intended to remain permanently in pockets or on desks. Its deep marking and beautiful patina give it the charm of vintage advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e✦ Origin: France\u003cbr data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e✦ Material: Brass\u003cbr data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good overall condition, usage patina, clear marking, localized traces of oxidation on the tip, pencil present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eAn endearing testament to old beverage brand advertising strategies, sought after for collections dedicated to aperitifs, coffees, and bar items.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54017854406989,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_174636.jpg?v=1780401656"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-vichy-etat","title":"\"Vichy-État\" advertising pencil holder","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eCharming fluted brass pocket advertising pencil holder, marked \"Vichy-État\". This inscription refers to the famous spa town of Vichy, whose mineral waters were widely promoted from the late 19th century onwards. Distributed as an advertising item to spa-goers or visitors, this small accessory linked the image of the town and its renowned waters to a useful everyday object. Its compact size and elegant presentation make it an interesting testament to French spa advertising today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e✦ Provenance: Vichy, France\u003cbr data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e✦ Material: Gilded metal and wood\u003cbr data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good overall condition, traces of use and patina, legible marking, pencil present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eAn evocative piece from the golden age of French thermal resorts, ideal for a collection dedicated to Vichy, mineral waters or old advertising objects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54017965293901,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_174802.jpg?v=1780401986"},{"product_id":"ancien-porte-crayon-publicitaire-lampe-visseaux","title":"Vintage \"Lampe Visseaux\" advertising pencil holder","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eOriginal pocket brass advertising pencil holder, marked \"Lampe Visseaux\". This type of small promotional item was frequently distributed by lighting equipment manufacturers, resellers, or installers during the Belle Époque and interwar period. Designed to accompany its owner daily, it allowed the company's name to be kept in sight for a long time. Its elegant grooved decoration and beautiful patina make it an interesting testament to early 20th-century French commercial advertising today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"869\"\u003e✦ Provenance: France\u003cbr data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"677\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"706\"\u003e✦ Material: Brass\u003cbr data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good general condition, patina and traces of use consistent with age, legible marking, pencil present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eA particularly decorative antique advertising object, sought after for collections dedicated to lighting, electricity, and old commercial advertisements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54017980498253,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_174906.jpg?v=1780402208"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-ancien-pneu-bergougnan","title":"Old advertising pencil holder \"Pneu Bergougnan\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eOld promotional pocket pencil holder in knurled brass, engraved \"Pneu Bergougnan\". This accessory was intended for sales representatives, mechanics, and customers of the famous French tire manufacturer Bergougnan, founded in Clermont-Ferrand in 1892. Compact and robust, it perfectly illustrates the promotional items distributed at the beginning of the automobile and cycling boom in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e✦ Origin: France\u003cbr data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"759\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e✦ Material: Brass \u003cbr data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good general condition, antique patina, legible inscriptions, pencil present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eAn authentic testimony to French automotive advertising, appreciated by collectors of automobilia, old tires, and garage promotional items.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54017993802061,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_175229.jpg?v=1780402395"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-sommesous-freres-vouvray","title":"\"Sommesous Frères - Vouvray\" advertising pencil holder","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eOld knurled brass advertising pocket pencil holder bearing the inscription \"Sommesous Frères - Vouvray\". This type of object was distributed by local merchants, traders or producers to durably spread their name among their customers. Its compact size and careful manufacturing make it a characteristic testament to French utilitarian advertising from the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e✦ Provenance: Vouvray, France\u003cbr data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1930\u003cbr data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e✦ Material: Brass and wood\u003cbr data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e✦ Condition: Beautiful antique patina, legible inscriptions, traces of use consistent with age, pencil present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eAn authentic advertising object evoking the local commercial activity of Vouvray and the golden age of small promotional accessories distributed daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003ePerfect for enriching a collection dedicated to French advertising, regional heritage or old office items.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54018049212749,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_175432.jpg?v=1780402538"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-pneu-bergougnan","title":"\"Bergougnan Tire\" advertising pencil holder","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eOld knurled brass advertising pencil holder with the inscription \"PNEU BERGOUGNAN\". Founded in Clermont-Ferrand in 1890, Bergougnan was one of the leading French tire manufacturers before its gradual integration into the Michelin group. These small advertising accessories were distributed to customers, agents and mechanics to ensure a lasting presence of the brand in offices and workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"706\"\u003e✦ Provenance: France\u003cbr data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"515\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Circa 1910-1930\u003cbr data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"552\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e✦ Material: Brass\u003cbr data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"608\"\u003e✦ Condition: Beautiful old patina, clear markings, normal signs of use, pencil present. Significant oxidation on one side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eA testament to the beginnings of the French tire industry, this small advertising object combines daily utility and commercial communication at a time when major brands distributed numerous office accessories to their customers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54018058781005,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_175631.jpg?v=1780402707"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-publicitaire-ancien-u-mesta-prize-praha","title":"Vintage advertising pencil holder \"U Mesta Prize - Praha\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eOld knurled brass advertising pencil holder with the inscription \"U MESTA PARIZÉ - PRAHA\". This was probably a promotional item distributed by a business or establishment in Prague (Praha), at a time when pocket pencil holders were particularly popular advertising gifts. Its suspension ring allowed it to be attached to a watch chain, a keychain, or a desk set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e✦ Provenance: Prague (Praha), Bohemia\u003cbr data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"546\"\u003e✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"583\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e✦ Material: Brass and wood\u003cbr data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good condition, legible marking, suspension ring and pencil present, normal traces of use and patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eA small everyday object that has become a witness to European trade exchanges at the beginning of the 20th century, this advertising pencil holder is appealing both for its graphics and its unusual provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54018371125581,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260601_173414.jpg?v=1780404573"},{"product_id":"porte-crayon-pneu-unicorn-bergougnan","title":"\"Unicorn Tire - Bergougnan\" Pencil Holder","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eOld knurled brass advertising pencil holder inscribed \"PNEU UNICORDE\". This type of item was distributed by tire manufacturers or retailers in the early 20th century. 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