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Star (Fastener) Stapler with Curly Tail c1896

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Arts and Crafts Era540 of 652Bronze BellCalifornia School of the Arts - 1919-1920 - San Francisco
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    Posted 12 years ago

    fruMurf
    (5 items)

    Star Paper Fastener was made by the Jones Fastener Co. predecessor to Hotchkiss. Tail held 100 staples. Patent first held by Greenfield. First stapler to use strip staples. Strip staples were inserted into the paper by hitting the head very hard to cut each one from the strip. The staples came in steel and copper. Note last image was 3D art I created of the Star.

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    Comments

    1. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      Very cool item! Welcome to show and tell... And thanks for sharing!!
    2. AntiqueOutings AntiqueOutings, 12 years ago
      Just picked up a number 1 from the Antique Weekend show they have in Warrenton/Roundtop here in Texas. Got it for $5. Thought that was a great pick. I try to specialize in office supplies and games (Croquet, badminton, petanque..)
    3. AntiqueOutings AntiqueOutings, 12 years ago
      Anyone know where to track down some staples at a reasonable price?
    4. fruMurf fruMurf, 12 years ago
      $5 is good price for a number 1. They made a lot of them but every good collection should have one. Any price for a number 1 $20 and under is a good price.
    5. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 12 years ago
      very cool ,I want one ...lol
    6. epson233 epson233, 12 years ago
      oh this is just way too cool -- love the photo work -- great analogy shot

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