Old 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.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 cm ✦ Material: Brass ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight patination from use, inscription clearly legible, pencil present
Beautiful advertising object related to the history of vintage automobiles, ideal for completing a collection of mechanical advertising or vintage garage accessories.
