Early 20th Century "Automatic" Pencil Sharpener on Base vintage container and lunch counters throughout the

and lunch counters throughout the mid-20th century

Pairs well with our High Life logo sign

encircled by pierced and gilt-finished foliate elements

This wooden gear mould was originally tagged "Bevel Gear No

Early 20th Century "Automatic" Pencil Sharpener on Base vintage container and lunch counters throughout thec. 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