Decorative ornament - Guhl & Harbeck - Jupiter 1 Pencil Sharpener

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Guhl & Harbeck Jupiter 1 pencil sharpener, an antique mechanical iron device in good used condition with small signs of aging and spots, measuring 14 cm high by 32 cm wide and 15.5 cm deep, dated to ca. 1900–1910.

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Antique Mechanical Pencil Sharpener (Guhl & Harbeck Jupiter 1)

This object is a rare and iconic example of an early mechanical pencil sharpener, the Jupiter 1. Produced by the renowned German firm Guhl & Harbeck in Hamburg at the beginning of the 20th century (circa 1905/1915). The device is known for its indestructible and advanced sharpening technique.

Brand: Guhl & Harbeck, Hamburg (Germany).
Model: Jupiter 1 (the first and most sought-after model in the series).
Material: Heavy-duty black-painted cast iron with steel mechanism and a brass factory emblem.
Technique: Planetary sharpener; the cutting wheel rotates on its own axis and around the pencil for a perfect point.

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Antique Mechanical Pencil Sharpener (Guhl & Harbeck Jupiter 1)

This object is a rare and iconic example of an early mechanical pencil sharpener, the Jupiter 1. Produced by the renowned German firm Guhl & Harbeck in Hamburg at the beginning of the 20th century (circa 1905/1915). The device is known for its indestructible and advanced sharpening technique.

Brand: Guhl & Harbeck, Hamburg (Germany).
Model: Jupiter 1 (the first and most sought-after model in the series).
Material: Heavy-duty black-painted cast iron with steel mechanism and a brass factory emblem.
Technique: Planetary sharpener; the cutting wheel rotates on its own axis and around the pencil for a perfect point.

For a better impression see photos

Details

Era
1900-2000
Model
Jupiter 1 Pencil Sharpener
Material
Iron
Manufacturer/brand
Guhl & Harbeck
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
15.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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Objects sold
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