Early 20th Century "Automatic" Pencil Sharpener on Base vintage container encircled by pierced and gilt-finished

encircled by pierced and gilt-finished foliate elements

The table is supported by galvanized steel pipe legs with adjustable collars and fitted with four rolling casters

While one face simply has bulging eyes

and lunch counters throughout the mid-20th century

This wooden gear mould was originally tagged "Bevel Gear No

Early 20th Century "Automatic" Pencil Sharpener on Base vintage container encircled by pierced and gilt-finishedc. 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