Vintage pencil holder "F. Méron - Berlingots de Carpentras"

A 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.

✦ Provenance: F. Méron, Carpentras (France)
✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century
✦ Dimensions: approx. 9 cm
✦ Material: Nickel-plated metal
✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight traces of oxidation at the ends, legible print, pencil present.

A beautiful regional advertising item evoking the history of Provencal confectionery and traditional food trade of the early 20th century.