Dixon Enduro Pencil Sharpener

Name/Title

Dixon "Enduro" Pencil Sharpener

Entry/Object ID

WJ2026.43

Description

Dixon "Enduro" pencil sharpener in Art Deco style, with green translucent plastic shavings container and screw-mount cast metal body.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1940 - circa 1960

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Side of container: "PUSH TO OPEN / DIXON ENDURO"

Dimensions

Height

4-1/4 in

Width

2-3/4 in

Depth

4-9/16 in

Material

Celluloid, Metal

Location

Location

Box

Box 1

Category

Storage

Date

July 14, 2026

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Date Examined

Jul 13, 2026

Notes

Metal body is in good condition, gold paint is chipping throughout. Plastic shavings container is delicate and cracking on left wall, lid is detached from hinge; gold embossed text is fading. Felt underside is stained from rust.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Gift

Create Date

July 7, 2026

Update Date

July 28, 2026