{"product_id":"early-20th-century-u-s-automatic-pencil-sharpener-by-apsco","title":"Early 20th Century \"U.S.\" Automatic Pencil Sharpener by APSCO","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1900s; APSCO (Automatic Pencil Sharpener Co.) - NYC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEarly black-painted metal pencil sharpener featuring a manually operated rotary cutting system. The exposed mechanism incorporates a circular cutting plate fitted with three curved blades, a spring-loaded pencil-holding assembly, an adjustable knurled fitting, and a side crank with a turned wooden handle. Pencil shavings collect in the removable square drawer forming the base. Two projecting brackets allow the sharpener to be secured to a desk or work surface. Remnants of the original multicolored manufacturer's decal remain on the front.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCharles C. Spengler's design was assigned to the Automatic Pencil Sharpener Company and patented on October 15, 1907, as U.S. Patent No. 868,028.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItem is in good condition; exhibits paint loss and oxidation as expected with age and handling. Retains both brackets used to attach it to a desk. The shavings drawer pulls out, and the crank mechanism works as appropriate. The upper pencil-holding assembly sits slightly crooked, suggesting that it was bent at some point. The manufacturer's logo has substantially deteriorated, with only its general shape and \"U.S.\" remaining discernible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n3.25\" L x 4\" W x 5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 22852 - 102726\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":68041815883819,"sku":"22852","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/f20638e0-2319-51f0-ae6f-988d37c00179.jpg?v=1793143734","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/early-20th-century-u-s-automatic-pencil-sharpener-by-apsco","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}