Vintage Swingline stapler with original manual
Vintage Swingline Speed Stapler #4 Long Island City, New York
A fantastic working tool that will add a great touch of nostalgia to any desk! Measures: 8 1/2" long by 2" wide by 3 3/4" high - great condition.
This lot is one of those great pieces of nostalgia that sweetly reminds us of wonderful days and memories gone by...
Also includes staples! ...$25 firm
More info. from Google search:
Your stapler was manufactured between 1939 and 1956.
Determining the Exact Decade
The specific clues on your stapler's body narrow down the manufacturing window:
• Company Name: The text stamped on the top arm reads
"Speed Products Inc. Long Island City, N.Y.". Swingline originally operated under the name Speed Products Company. They officially changed their corporate name to Swingline Inc. in 1956.
Any model bearing the "Speed Products" stamp predates 1956.®
The "Move Anvil" Slider: The uniquely designed base plate with the text "Move Anvil" and directional arrows indicates a late-1930s to 1940s production era. This early mechanical system allowed users to slide the striking plate forward or backward to switch between a permanent clinch and a temporary pin stitch.
