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Pair of vintage Arrow Fastener Co. Model 202 heavy-duty desk staplers. Manufactured in Brooklyn, New York, starting in the 1940s, these staplers feature a highly sought-after industrial Art Deco design with a high-profile plunger handle.
This lot features the two classic design finishes produced for this model:
1. All-Chrome Finish: Beautiful polished metal body and handle.
2. Two-Tone Finish: Industrial grey painted base paired with a chrome mechanism and handle.Features & Specifications• Brand: Arrow Fastener Co. Inc. (Brooklyn, NY)
• Model: No. 202
• Material: Solid steel, cast metal construction
• Staple Type: Uses genuine Arrow 200-3 staples
• Design Era: 1940s / 1950s Mid-Century Modern / Industrial Art DecoCondition ReportBoth pieces are in solid vintage condition. The mechanisms depress and spring back up properly. The chrome shows beautiful shine with minor age-appropriate scuffs and tiny spots of pitting. The grey paint shows typical light shelf wear on the bottom edges but remains largely intact. Please view all photos carefully to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition.
Great functional statement pieces for a retro office desk, film prop, or addition to a vintage tool/stationery collection!