1885 VINTAGE ANTIQUE DIXON PENCIL SHARPENER LAMSON VERY RARE COLLECTORS PIECE

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1885 Dixon Lamson Antique Pencil Sharpener. These are very rare and this one is in wonderful condition for its age and rarity, has very unique painted details as well not often seen on these. Marked Pat. May 12, 1885 W. H. Lamson Dixon's Pencil Sharpener Jos. Dixon Crucible Company Jersey City, NJ. This sharpener consisted of a shaft with a knife and holder at one end. The pencil was inserted through two disks into the knife holder. The cog wheels were rotated by cranking a handle.   Dixon claimed to be the alternative to the many useless pencil sharpeners flooding the market in this time period.  The cutting knife is missing, some paint loss from age and a few chipped edges to the wood base.  Please see all photos, I am happy to send more, I used the 12 that  eBay allots.  Just message me with any questions and I will reply promptly.  Thanks.
Wood base measures 6" wide by 2 3/4".  Sharpener measures approximately 5" wide by 4 1/2" to top of crank wheel.
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