Mitsubishi Pencil - Pencil sharpener

Item Description
Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. — Electric Pencil Sharpener ES10 / Showa Retro Vintage
This is the Mitsubishi Pencil Co. Electric Pencil Sharpener ES10, a rare and charming piece of Japanese Showa-era stationery design. Produced by Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. in Japan, this electric desk sharpener combines bold, space-age aesthetics with practical functionality that was ahead of its time.
The body features a striking two-tone design in teal/blue and cream, with a sleek wedge-shaped form that gives it an unmistakably retro futuristic appearance. The front face is dominated by a large, chromed rotary dial mechanism branded "MITSUBISHI SHARPENER," surrounded by a numbered scale (1–7) that allows the user to precisely select their desired point thickness — a sophisticated feature that sets this model apart from ordinary sharpeners.
Technical specifications as shown on the base label:

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.
Power: AC 100V, 95–81W, 50–60Hz (Japanese domestic standard)
Model number stamped on base: 3L2L
Part number: 91-7737-1
Cord length: approx. 180 cm with original Japanese 2-pin plug (6A 125V)

The removable transparent smoked-grey dust collection tray slides out from the front for easy cleaning, and four rubber feet keep the unit stable on any desk surface. The internal helical cutter blade is visible through the open body cavity, attesting to its robust mechanical construction.
A fully functional piece of Japanese industrial design history — perfect for collectors of Showa retro stationery, mid-century desk accessories, or Japanese vintage industrial design.

Size
Height: 15.5 cm
Width: 9.5 cm
Depth: 20 cm

Weight
1,568 g / 1.57 kg

Condition
The unit shows age-appropriate wear including light scratches and minor soiling on the body consistent with decades of use, and the chrome dial ring shows some spotting; overall the mechanism is intact and the unit has been confirmed operational.


NOITICE:

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