Boston - Pencil sharpener

Name: Boston - Pencil sharpener
Brand: Boston

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Boston alloy vacuum mount pencil sharpener in excellent condition dating from the 1950s–1960s and 1970s–1980s, with a vacuum base, eight discs for different pencil sizes, and a hand crank.

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Boston VACUUM MOUNT is a classic American brand known for its vacuum suction cup hand-cranked pencil sharpener, a mainstream stationery item in classrooms and offices in Europe and America during the mid-20th century.

The front is printed with the "BOSTON VACUUM MOUNT" logo. The front features eight rotating discs with different diameter holes to accommodate various pencil thicknesses. The base has a vacuum suction design; simply press to firmly secure it to the desktop. No screws are needed; just turn the crank to sharpen pencils.

Details

Era

1900-2000

Manufacturer/brand

Boston

Country of Origin

United States

Material

Alloy

Condition

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Height

13 cm

Width

8 cm

Depth

11 cm

Estimated period

1950-1960, 1970-1980

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