premier - Pencil sharpener
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€ 26
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Selected by Ashley Calvert
He has 15 years of experience trading 20th century glass and antiques.
Estimate € 110 - € 170
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The Premier mechanical pencil sharpener is a metal-and-plastic model from the United States, dating to 1950–1960, in good used condition with small signs of ageing and blemishes.
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Short Description:
Beautiful and indestructible vintage mechanical pencil sharpener by the renowned American manufacturer APSCO (Automatic Pencil Sharpener Company). This is the iconic 'Premier Portable' model, equipped with the highly sought-after Type 4A cutter assembly. A stunning industrial object for collectors or a characterful design piece for any modern desk.
Product Details:
Manufacturer: APSCO (Automatic Pencil Sharpener Company)
Model: Premier Portable (Type 4A Cutter Assembly)
Origin: Rockford, Illinois, USA
Period: Ca. 1950s / 1960s
Material: Full metal construction (heavy cast iron/steel base with a polished chrome hood)
Mechanism: Mechanical hand-crank sharpener featuring dual rotating steel helical cutters and an automatic pencil feeding/clamping grip at the front.
Condition:
Visual: In very nice, authentic vintage condition with a beautiful age-appropriate patina. The iconic red 'Premier' front label is fully intact and perfectly legible. The chrome housing has an excellent industrial look.
Mechanical: The crank mechanism rotates smoothly, and the front clamping function operates as intended. (Optional to add: Still sharpens pencils to a razor-sharp point).
Please examine the photos carefully for a precise impression of the details and condition of this lot. The item will be packaged with great care and shipped via registered/insured mail.
Short Description:
Beautiful and indestructible vintage mechanical pencil sharpener by the renowned American manufacturer APSCO (Automatic Pencil Sharpener Company). This is the iconic 'Premier Portable' model, equipped with the highly sought-after Type 4A cutter assembly. A stunning industrial object for collectors or a characterful design piece for any modern desk.
Product Details:
Manufacturer: APSCO (Automatic Pencil Sharpener Company)
Model: Premier Portable (Type 4A Cutter Assembly)
Origin: Rockford, Illinois, USA
Period: Ca. 1950s / 1960s
Material: Full metal construction (heavy cast iron/steel base with a polished chrome hood)
Mechanism: Mechanical hand-crank sharpener featuring dual rotating steel helical cutters and an automatic pencil feeding/clamping grip at the front.
Condition:
Visual: In very nice, authentic vintage condition with a beautiful age-appropriate patina. The iconic red 'Premier' front label is fully intact and perfectly legible. The chrome housing has an excellent industrial look.
Mechanical: The crank mechanism rotates smoothly, and the front clamping function operates as intended. (Optional to add: Still sharpens pencils to a razor-sharp point).
Please examine the photos carefully for a precise impression of the details and condition of this lot. The item will be packaged with great care and shipped via registered/insured mail.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
premier
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
United States
Material
Metal, Plastic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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