After about 100 years extremely well preserved, antique sharpener of black lacquered cast iron, with many gold-lettered inscriptions and trademarks - complete with all original parts - working . Pencils (short or long, that is adjustable) can be sharpened in any way: from blunt to super sharp. This is done by means of turning the handle of the wheel, which triggers a kind of rasp. This "machine" was / is therefore suitable for artists, technical draftsmen, architects etc. An eye was fitted in two places, with which the device could be fixed with screws. Length (max.) 35 cm. Height (max.) 13.5 cm. Width (max.) 16 cm. Weight approx. 4 kg. Condition: excellent condition, works well