Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. - Pencil sharpener
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Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. produced the HS-102 vintage manual pencil sharpener in Japan, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear, featuring a red body with chrome front panel and a smoked transparent shaving drawer.
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Item Description
A vintage manual pencil sharpener, model HS-102, manufactured by Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. in Japan during the Showa era. Sourced from a Japanese stationery shop's deadstock, this piece shows no signs of use.
The design reflects the bold, optimistic aesthetic of mid-20th century Japanese industrial design — the vivid red body with cream-white accents and a chrome-framed front panel evoke the space-age futurism of the era. The pencil insertion opening is framed by a beautifully machined concentric-ring chrome bezel, reminiscent of a camera lens, giving the sharpener a sculptural presence on any desk.
The transparent smoke-grey shaving collection drawer slides out from the front, and sturdy rubber feet keep the unit stable during use. The rear of the body is embossed with the model number (HS-102) and the manufacturer's name, confirming its authentic Japanese origin.
A fine collector's piece as well as a functional desk item, well-suited to any collection of vintage Japanese stationery, mid-century design, or Showa-era industrial objects.
Size
Height: 15.5 cm
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 14 cm
Weight
349 g
Condition
The item shows no visible signs of use; minor surface scratches, likely from long-term storage, are present on the body.
NOITICE:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Item Description
A vintage manual pencil sharpener, model HS-102, manufactured by Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. in Japan during the Showa era. Sourced from a Japanese stationery shop's deadstock, this piece shows no signs of use.
The design reflects the bold, optimistic aesthetic of mid-20th century Japanese industrial design — the vivid red body with cream-white accents and a chrome-framed front panel evoke the space-age futurism of the era. The pencil insertion opening is framed by a beautifully machined concentric-ring chrome bezel, reminiscent of a camera lens, giving the sharpener a sculptural presence on any desk.
The transparent smoke-grey shaving collection drawer slides out from the front, and sturdy rubber feet keep the unit stable during use. The rear of the body is embossed with the model number (HS-102) and the manufacturer's name, confirming its authentic Japanese origin.
A fine collector's piece as well as a functional desk item, well-suited to any collection of vintage Japanese stationery, mid-century design, or Showa-era industrial objects.
Size
Height: 15.5 cm
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 14 cm
Weight
349 g
Condition
The item shows no visible signs of use; minor surface scratches, likely from long-term storage, are present on the body.
NOITICE:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Metal, Plastic
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
15.5 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
