Machine Age Art Deco Streamline Morris Bakelite Electric Pencil Sharpener- Works

Description

Machine Age Art Deco Streamline Morris bakelite electric pencil sharpener. From "Morissharp" Modernist Industrial. In excellent condition and still works! An original Machine Age sculptural design you will rarely find in this condition.
Sculpture. US Patented Design by Robert B. Fleming, Los Angeles, Calif., assignor to Bert M. Morris Co., Los Angeles, Calif.
Richly swirled cast phenolic case with speed lines and removable drawer for shavings. One of the early Iconic American Industrial Design streamlined re-designs of a common object. Design Patent #144777, 1946
Untouched and unrestored condition. As with all vintage powered devices, continued safe functioning is not guaranteed.
Height: 5.75 in. (14.61 cm)
Width: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Depth: 7.75 in. (19.69 cm)
Style - Art Deco(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques - Chrome, Bakelite, Rubber
Place of Origin - United States Period - 1940-1949
Date of Manufacture - 1946
Condition - Good, wear consistent with age and use.
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