MITSUBISHI - 鉛筆削り - Pencil sharpener - Showa-era
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Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. Showa-era pencil sharpener, made of metal and plastic, 9 cm deep, 10 cm high and 6.5 cm wide, Japan, dating to 1960–1970, in good condition with signs of use.
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Description from the seller
This is a retro Showa-era pencil sharpener manufactured by Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd., Japan.
The item features a classic manual crank design with a blue and cream body, characteristic of mid-20th-century Japanese stationery. It was intended for desk use and reflects the practical yet robust industrial design of the period.
The pencil sharpener has been kept in home storage. There are visible signs of age and use, including scratches and wear on the surface and sticker, consistent with a vintage item. Please review the photos carefully to assess the condition.
This piece is suitable for collectors of Showa-era goods, vintage stationery, or Japanese industrial design.
Method of Shipment
FedEx or Japan Post
NOTICE
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by FedEx or Japan Post.
Delivery usually takes 1–2 weeks.
Heavy items may be shipped by sea, which may take 1 to 2 months to arrive.
The shipping method may vary depending on the item price and size.
Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance. Please make sure you are available to respond.
If not, the parcel may be returned to me, and reshipping will cost more than twice the original shipping fee.
I appreciate your cooperation.
This is a retro Showa-era pencil sharpener manufactured by Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd., Japan.
The item features a classic manual crank design with a blue and cream body, characteristic of mid-20th-century Japanese stationery. It was intended for desk use and reflects the practical yet robust industrial design of the period.
The pencil sharpener has been kept in home storage. There are visible signs of age and use, including scratches and wear on the surface and sticker, consistent with a vintage item. Please review the photos carefully to assess the condition.
This piece is suitable for collectors of Showa-era goods, vintage stationery, or Japanese industrial design.
Method of Shipment
FedEx or Japan Post
NOTICE
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by FedEx or Japan Post.
Delivery usually takes 1–2 weeks.
Heavy items may be shipped by sea, which may take 1 to 2 months to arrive.
The shipping method may vary depending on the item price and size.
Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance. Please make sure you are available to respond.
If not, the parcel may be returned to me, and reshipping will cost more than twice the original shipping fee.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer-Brand
MITSUBISHI - 鉛筆削り
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Metal, Plastic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970
Title additional information
Showa-era
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