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Vintage ACE Cadet Model 302 desktop stapler manufactured by ACE Fastener Corp., Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Believed to date from around the 1950s; the exact manufacturing date is unknown. Features a distinctive round push-down handle, chrome-tone metal construction, and rubber pads underneath the base. A classic piece for a vintage office display or stapler collection.
Marked “Made in U.S.A.” and “Use Only Cadet 300 Staples.”
The underside bears the following U.S. patent numbers:
2,033,018
2,056,480
2,066,157
2,103,551
2,107,169
2,112,941
Pre-owned vintage condition with surface scratches, finish wear, tarnish, and areas of oxidation. The rubber pads underneath show wear and deterioration along the edges. Please examine all photos carefully for the actual condition.
Stapling operation has not been verified. Includes only the stapler pictured. No original box or additional supplies included.
