Description: Vintage from around 1970's. History of the Die-cast pencil sharpener. Play-me Spain:The original Die-cast pencil sharpeners were produced in Spain (Valencia) (1970's) They were called PLAY-ME. These sharpeners are very detailed and have many moving parts. In the early 1980’s the company closed. The cheaper imitations from Hong Kong took over. E.M.B. Marti Spain:Also from Spain came the well sought after EMB MARTI pencil sharpener. These sharpeners are generally heavier and a little bigger than the PLAY-ME ones. The EMB sharpeners are the MOST detailed of all the ones we know. The EMB company was in existence for a lot shorter period than the PLAY-ME CO. The EMB logo can easily be identified on these sharpeners. EMB has made at least 25 different miniatures sharpeners. They are all marked with a reference number and “Made in Spain” These highly sought collectibles. Die-cast Hong Kong:Most of the Pencil sharpeners that are still being made are the The original "Die-cast" ones. Other pencil sharpeners names are "Zinc-alloy" and "Old-fashioned" Most of the pencil sharpeners in the last 2 groups are not made anymore. They make great collector items. Blow Torch Metal Miniature pencil sharpener.Die-cast #8784.
Price: 12 USD
Location: Austin, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-01T19:12:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Material: Die-cast
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Vintage: No
California Prop 65 Warning: N/A
