{"product_id":"berol-giant-apsco-sharpener","title":"Berol Giant APSCO Pencil Sharpener Mid 1970s to Early 1980s 6 Hole Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Berol Giant APSCO pencil sharpener is a heavy duty hand crank model from the mid 1970s to early 1980s with a six hole selector for different pencil sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crank and sharpening mechanism spin freely, and old pencil shavings remain inside, showing that this sharpener has been used. The exterior has scratches, scuffs, discoloration, and oxidation from years of classroom or office use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts cream body, metal mounting base, exposed hand crank, and multi size selector give it the familiar working schoolroom look of an older manual pencil sharpener. The mounting holes allow it to be secured to a desk, counter, shelf, or wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Berol Giant APSCO pencil sharpener\"\u003e Berol Giant APSCO pencil sharpener\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual hand crank pencil sharpener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 1970s to early 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal mechanism and mounting base with molded plastic selector and crank grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, silver tone, and brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berol Giant, APSCO SHARPENER, STANDARD, APSCO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classroom and office wall or desk mount sharpener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5 inches tall, 6 inches long, and 3 inches wide. Product weight 14 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six hole pencil size selector, hand crank, removable shaving container, and pre drilled mounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every visible flaw is named below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crank and sharpening mechanism spin freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe six selector openings and front dial remain in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe removable shaving container is present and still holds old pencil shavings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mounting base retains its holes for securing the sharpener to a work surface or wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe metal surfaces show oxidation, darkening, spotting, and finish wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cream body shows scratches, scuffs, small marks, and areas of discoloration from use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe internal cutters and mechanism show residue and wear from previous sharpening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPSCO manual sharpeners were made for repeated use in schools, libraries, and offices. The heavy mounting base and hand crank design suited places where pencils were sharpened throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerol and APSCO advertising makes this version useful for collectors of school supplies, office equipment, and everyday American workplace objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example keeps the six hole selector, removable shaving container, crank, mounting base, and visible Berol Giant APSCO labeling together. Those working parts make the original purpose easy to understand on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scratches, finish wear, and remaining pencil shavings give this one the look of a tool that spent its earlier life doing the job it was made to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with care. Glass and fragile pieces get extra cushioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 2 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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