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Up for sale is a fantastic piece of mid-century American office history:
an authentic Wilson Jones Co. "Rex" No. 14 manual 2-hole desktop paper punch.
Made in the USA, this industrial-grade office tool is built like a tank and features a beautiful, weathered olive green enameled cast iron base with a dark brown shield-motif pressing lever.
Unlike many vintage punches where the bottom covers are missing, this specific variant features its original metal trap door compartment underneath to collect paper waste, which opens and snaps shut smoothly. It also retains its adjustable metal side margin guide locked via the original thumb screw.
Physical Specifications:
Width: 4.5 inches
Depth: 3.5 inches
Weight: 11.1 oz (Heavy duty, solid construction)
Hole Spacing: Standard 2.75" center-to-center (perfect for vintage medical charts, legal fasteners, or prong binders).
Condition Notes:
This item is in Good Vintage / Used Condition. It shows authentic character, including minor surface rust, paint chips, and patina consistent with its age and office use. The "Rex 14" hand-stamped script on the front and the "Wilson-Jones Co. U.S.A." reverse embossing underneath are entirely legible. The internal springs have good tension and the punching pins plunge properly.
Please review all photos carefully to assess cosmetics.
Perfect for collectors of vintage industrial office supplies, antique desk decor, or for actual everyday use in a retro workspace!
