Early 20th Century "Automatic" Pencil Sharpener on Base fiber Exhibits some stains

Exhibits some stains

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favoring straightforward engineering and long service life over decorative excess

and a small piece of wood is loose at top left near the lid

A pair of easel-back advertising signs for menswear and womenswear clothing stores

Early 20th Century "Automatic" Pencil Sharpener on Base fiber Exhibits some stainsc. 1900s; Automatic Pencil Sharpener Co., Inc. New York City, NY Compact 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