An authentic Hotchkiss No. 1 Automatic Paper Fastener dating to the late 1800s, featuring the desirable original spiral coil tail and embossed “Hotchkiss No. 1” body. This example is additionally stamped on the plunger “The National Cash Register Co., Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A.”, making it a wonderful piece of early office and business history.
Manufactured in the late 19th century, the Hotchkiss No. 1 was among the first successful automatic staplers and remains one of the most recognizable antique office machines. The added National Cash Register Company marking enhances its appeal to collectors of NCR memorabilia, industrial antiques, and early office equipment.
Features:
- Early 1900s
- Cast iron construction
- Original spiral coil tail
- Embossed “Hotchkiss No. 1”
- Plunger marked “The National Cash Register Co., Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A.”
- Beautiful original patina