Vintage APSCO Chicago No. 2 Hand Crank Pencil Sharpener Wall Mount Desk Mount USA

This vintage APSCO "Chicago" No. 2 pencil sharpener is a classic piece of American office and school equipment.

Manufactured by the Automatic Pencil Sharpener Company of Chicago, Illinois, it features the iconic yellow translucent shavings barrel and hand crank design that served classrooms, offices, and workshops for decades.

Designed to mount to a wall or desktop, this sharpener houses APSCO's dual helical steel cutter mechanism. The crank turns smoothly, making it an attractive display piece as well as a functional collectible for vintage office enthusiasts.

Details

• Automatic Pencil Sharpener Company (APSCO)
• Chicago "No. 2" single hole pencil sharpener
• Made in U.S.A.
• Yellow translucent celluloid shavings barrel
• Dual helical steel cutting mechanism
• Wall or desk mount design
• Approximate size: 5 inches tall, 4 inches long
• Base measures approximately 2 x 2 inches
  

Condition Grade: Good Vintage

Positives

• Hand crank turns smoothly.
• Cutting mechanism rotates freely.
• Original yellow shavings barrel remains intact.
• Maker markings remain legible.
• No cracks observed in the celluloid barrel.

Issues / Wear

• Expected age related oxidation and finish wear on the metal body.
• Scattered scratches, discoloration, and patina throughout.
• Mounting base shows paint loss and oxidation.
• Sold as a vintage collectible. Long term sharpening performance has not been tested.

Condition Grade Key

Good Vintage: Structurally sound with honest cosmetic wear from decades of use while retaining its original character.

Collector's Notes

APSCO sharpeners are among the most recognizable American classroom and office tools of the twentieth century.

This "Chicago" No. 2 model features the distinctive translucent yellow shavings barrel and dual helical cutter design that made APSCO sharpeners famous.

A great addition to a vintage office collection, teacher display, industrial décor, or schoolhouse memorabilia collection.

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