Classification
Description
A free standing knife sharpener by Rotary, compression moulded from mottled green phenol formaldehyde c. 1925. The metal sharpening components are housed centrally in a small, flat top pyramid with a moulded handle to one side. Differing thicknesses of knife blade can be accommodated by means of a screw adjustment set into the opposite side to the handle. Instructions for use are stamped into the base of the metal component and the top of the unit has moulded into it the following information Pat. No. 233855. English made. Regd. Design 7766384
Inscriptions
embossed: "Directions. Place knife in slot and draw lightly to and fro a few times." (underneath metal components)
moulded: "Pat. No. 233855. Rotary English Made. Regd. Design 766384" (top)
Object number
AIBDC : 005987
Date
1925 ( circa)
Country
Dimensions
Width
48mm
Height
42mm
Length
100mm