American, early 20th century. A US Automatic pencil sharpener by the Automatic Pencil Sharpener Co. Inc. Chicago Illinois U.S.A., painted metal case, mounted on wooden board; ht. 5.5, wd. 4.5, dp. 3.5 inches. Overall good condition with the exception that a single sharpening spring is broken off underneath the screw which holds it in place. Two of the three springs are present. Provenance: Ray Howser Collection.