{"product_id":"boston-champion-desktop-pencil-sharpener","title":"Boston Champion Desktop Pencil Sharpener Hand Crank 1930s to 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Boston Champion desktop pencil sharpener is a hand crank metal sharpener from approximately the 1930s to 1950s, made by the C. Howard Hunt Pen Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like this one for its old office look as much as its practical design. The heavy metal body, brown textured desk base, exposed hand crank, and pinch feed mechanism give it the straightforward industrial style found in schoolrooms, drafting rooms, and offices of the period.\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=\"Manual desktop pencil sharpener\"\u003eManual desktop pencil sharpener\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand crank pencil sharpener with desk base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1930s to 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal body and cutter assembly with black crank knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver metal with mottled brown base and black knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e BOSTON CHAMPION embossed on housing. C. Howard Hunt Pen Company attribution from supplied research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Streamlined industrial and Art Deco influenced office design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 6 inches tall overall. Base measures 5 inches by 3 inches. Sharpener body measures about 4 inches by 4 inches by 2 1\/2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand crank, twin cutter assembly, pinch feed mechanism, removable shavings housing, and integrated ribbed desk stand\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 solid with noticeable wear from age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hand crank turns easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Boston Champion name remains clear and readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cutter assembly and pinch feed parts are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe removable housing comes off as shown in the photos.\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 scratches, spotting, oxidation, discoloration, and areas of surface rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe brown base has finish wear, small chips, scuffs, and scattered marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior cutter area shows old pencil debris and age related residue.\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 Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoston hand crank sharpeners were practical pieces of office and classroom equipment before electric sharpeners became common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Champion model has the kind of mechanical design that appeals to collectors of old office equipment, schoolhouse pieces, and industrial desk accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated brown stand gives this example more presence than a simple wall mounted sharpener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI would leave the visible age and wear as they are. They fit the working history of the piece better than a polished restoration would.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49143111024895,"sku":"F2-T12-3368","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Hand_crank_pencil_sharpener_with_desk_base.jpg?v=1788459506","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/boston-champion-desktop-pencil-sharpener","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}