Metal advertising sign Sermajor Gilbert

Metal advertising sign (on cardboard) for the Belgian writing instrument brands Sermajor (pens) and Gilbert (pencils). The manufacturer was located in Hastière. 20 x 29.5 cm. Some signs of wear, but still in good condition. The pencil, wooden pencil, or graphite pencil, whatever its name in France, is the simplest and most commonplace drawing and writing tool in our everyday environment. Since ancient times, the use of the stylus has been widespread, its metal tip having long been used for writing and drawing. Among the Romans, the stylus was made of lead, then a lead and tin alloy, hence  ... Read more