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1917 Classic Car Pencil Sharpener Metal Diecast Vintage Style
$12.97
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Treasure Details:
- Die-cast novelty pencil sharpeners became incredibly popular desk accessories and souvenirs in the late 20th century, combining utility with highly detailed miniature modeling.
- This specific sharpener captures the charm of early 20th-century automotive history, paying tribute to the classic open-cab touring cars of the 1910s.
Specifications:
- Brand: Unbranded / Novelty
- Type: Miniature Pencil Sharpener
- Material: Die-Cast Metal
- Design: 1917 Antique Automobile
Meet Your Item:
- This heavy, miniature desk accessory is crafted from solid die-cast metal, styled to look like an antique touring car.
- It features a dark, antiqued bronze or copper-tone finish that gives it a beautiful rustic patina.
- The front bumper area bears the year "1917" embossed directly into the metal.
- The car is highly detailed, featuring spoked wheels, a side horn, an open cabin with a textured bench seat, and a standing steering column.
- The back of the vehicle houses the circular entry hole for the functioning pencil sharpener.
- The underside holds the metal sharpener blade mechanism and retains a gold foil "Made in China" sticker.
Perfect For:
- Desk Decorators & Teachers: A weighty, functional conversation piece that adds immediate vintage charm and character to a home office or classroom.
- Miniature Collectors: A highly detailed scale model that fits perfectly into a die-cast vehicle shelf display or a dedicated novelty sharpener collection.
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