{"product_id":"early-20th-century-automatic-pencil-sharpener-on-base","title":"Early 20th Century \"Automatic\" Pencil Sharpener on Base","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1900s; Automatic Pencil Sharpener Co., Inc. - New York City, NY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCompact hand-cranked pencil sharpener mounted to an oak base, featuring a cast metal housing and exposed rotary cutting disc with adjustable blade assembly. The geared crank drives a circular cutter head, pulling the pencil across a fixed blade to create a uniform taper-an early example of practical, repeatable office tooling at the turn of the century. The front retains a worn but partially legible label reading \"Automatic Pencil Sharpener,\" along with patent information indicating a 1907 patent date. The form is direct and mechanical, with visible gearing and cutting elements that reflect a straightforward, purpose-built design.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAutomatic Pencil Sharpener Co., Inc. was among the early innovators in mechanized sharpening devices, helping transition pencil sharpening from simple blades to standardized rotary systems in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows moderate wear throughout including significant label loss, surface oxidation to metal components, and general age-related patina. Mechanism operates smoothly via hand crank.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n6.5\" W x 4\" D x 5.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 20084 - 040726\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43975249952811,"sku":"20084","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/d7894bd1-0b38-5ca7-a7be-7bb5ffeaa43c.jpg?v=1777059579","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/early-20th-century-automatic-pencil-sharpener-on-base","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}