Old 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.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 9 cm ✦ Material: Brass ✦ Condition: Good general condition, antique patina, legible inscriptions, pencil present
An authentic testimony to French automotive advertising, appreciated by collectors of automobilia, old tires, and garage promotional items.
