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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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