{"product_id":"vintage-die-cast-miniature-cannon-pencil-sharpener","title":"Vintage Die-Cast Miniature Cannon Pencil Sharpener — Novelty Desk Collectible — Field Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ THE FIND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage die-cast miniature cannon pencil sharpener — military-inspired design, proper heft and detail, and a pencil sharpener hidden inside that gives it a reason to be on a desk rather than just a shelf. A conversation piece that also happens to be useful, which is the best kind. Found in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ WHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Die-cast miniature cannon pencil sharpener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Die-cast metal — proper heft and detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Working pencil sharpener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Military-inspired novelty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent — no damage noted; sharpener functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e [WEIGHT]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e [DIMENSIONS]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ THE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomeone looked at a cannon and thought: this should also sharpen pencils. It is a deeply reasonable conclusion. The die-cast metal construction gives it the heft and detail of a proper miniature, the military-inspired design gives it character, and the pencil sharpener hidden inside gives it a reason to be on a desk rather than just a shelf. The kind of object that novelty collectors and Americana enthusiasts recognize immediately — compact, collectible, made with more care than the category strictly required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ WHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a die-cast cannon pencil sharpener with genuine heft and detail is a more interesting desk object than most things that end up on desks. Because novelty collectibles made with actual craft are increasingly hard to find. Because a conversation piece that is also useful is the best kind of find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ ABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne available. No damage noted, sharpener functional. A strong piece for a novelty collection, an Americana display, a desk that deserves a personality, or anywhere that benefits from a little military miniature charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found in the Field","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381329019065,"sku":"716722E","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9438\/4825\/files\/IMG-0974.jpg?v=1782868958","url":"https:\/\/foundinthefield.store\/products\/vintage-die-cast-miniature-cannon-pencil-sharpener","provider":"Found in the Field","version":"1.0","type":"link"}