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Gedess Lead Pointer

Gedess, Switzerland

lead size
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
2 mm to 3.15 mm
desktop/handheld abrasive cone
plastic body and turret w/ metal abrasive cone
unknown
late 1930s to present
Swiss
 
The Gedess' four simple parts.
see also US Patent 2,242,458 "Pencil Sharpener," 1940
This is one of the very few pointers that will sharpen both 2 mm and 3.15 mm leads. The 3 mm leadholder must be proportioned like a typical 2 mm leadholder to fit, however. The Swiss Caran d’Ache Fixpencil 3 is a perfect fit.
 
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