1950-60s | A.W. Faber Castell | pencil sharpner | No.52/25 | tested & works well

1950–60s Vintage A.W. Faber Castell Pencil Sharpener No. 52/25 – Made in Germany

A true piece of mid-century craftsmanship, this A.W. Faber Castell No. 52/25 pencil sharpener was manufactured between the 1950s and early 1960s in Germany. Featuring the iconic hammered green enamel finish and translucent green shaving container, it reflects the era’s perfect blend of functionality and industrial beauty.
• Model: No. 52/25
• Made in Germany
• Estimated Age: 1955–1965
• Material: Metal body with durable green plastic reservoir
• Condition: Good vintage condition — with light signs of age and use (please review photos)
• Features: Smooth manual crank, adjustable pencil guide, sturdy base designed for mounting

An authentic vintage office tool — perfect for collectors, vintage office decor, or anyone who values superior design and build quality.

Hard to find in this condition — a beautiful and functional relic from postwar Germany.

Some notes:

• Made by A.W. Faber-Castell, one of the oldest and most respected pencil and stationery manufacturers in the world, founded in 1761 in Germany.
(Buying this connects you to over 250 years of craftsmanship tradition.)
• The No. 52/25 model represents a golden era (1950s–60s) when products were built to last a lifetime — heavy metal construction, no cheap plastic shortcuts.
• Mid-century German industrial design: The hammered green finish is a signature look from the postwar recovery period, when Germany was rebuilding its economy with high-quality manufacturing.
• Fully mechanical — no electricity needed, pure hand-cranked engineering. (Ideal for eco-conscious buyers too.)
• Authentic desk tool from an era when craftsmanship mattered, unlike today’s disposable products.
• Collectible Value: Original vintage sharpeners from A.W. Faber-Castell, especially pre-1970, are highly collectible, because they combine functionality, design, and history.
• Emotional trigger: Owning and using this sharpener gives a feeling of connecting to a slower, more intentional time — a piece of old-world craftsmanship right at your desk.