Vintage advertising pencil holder "Z Lamp"

Small 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.

✦ Origin: France
✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century
✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm
✦ Material: Brass and wood
✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight patination from use, pencil present

A beautiful advertising item linked to the history of French electric lighting, appreciated by collectors of industrial advertising as well as antique office accessories.