Vintage advertising pencil holder "Gibbs"

Original 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.

✦ Provenance: France
✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century
✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm
✦ Material: nickel-plated metal,
✦ Condition: good used condition, pencil present, slight traces of oxidation and wear, print clearly legible.

Beautiful advertising object illustrating the golden age of promotional gifts distributed by major French toiletry brands.