NOS Handheld Bump Paper Fastener or Stapleless Stapler w/ Box
The hand
held version of the Bump Paper Fastener is one of the harder versions to find, and
doubly so in this new-old-stock-in-the-box condition. These interesting little
devices which date from the 1920's, although generally not considered very rare,
are a wonder to watch perform their task of fastening sheets of paper together by
cutting, folding, and tucking a small piece of the stock, and then tying it all
together with just a squeeze. All without any outside or foreign objects,
just a simple squeeze. It is a wonder that the typical stapler was so popular
and that these disappeared from the market, but then they would not have been able
to continue to sell you staples at an incredible mark-up, the type of logic that
drives our economy. These devices came in several other versions including
a couple of different desk sizes that I am aware of. This one is in NOS condition,
excellent and works like a charm.
CLM-NOS-SB-2
Excellent + ..... $95.00
Bump Paper Fastener
This is the nickel plated hand held version. Nice. This one works like a charm.
Cut Fold Tuck. 3 or 4 sheets is about the max though. 
CLM-NOS-SB-2
Good + ..... $45.00
Ideal Paper Fastener
This is one I have never had before. I believe it is English, and made
in Japan. It has what appear to be English Patent numbers. The cosmetic
condition is super, but the actual operation is a bit spotty compared to the American
made counterparts listed elsewhere. It may be just missing a spring as it
has to be manually pulled back up or perhaps a lube. The actual cutting and
folding seems to work, but hangs up when pulling it back up. I am not going
to play with it. This one is for looking at, if you want to use one
regularly get one of the NOS Bumps or Clipless Paper Fastener models.
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CLM-STAP-1
Good +. . . . . $95.00 SOLD!
"Moderne" Hotchkiss Stapler
This is a later Hotchkiss that has a great Moderne look
to it. It is an uncommon stapler and very colorful and graphic.
CC-STAP-1
Good +. . . . . $75.00
Hotchkiss Stapler
The Hotchkiss # 3 stapler is one of the harder to find
early staplers. You see one of these medium size ones much less
frequently than the larger or smaller models. The condition is
excellent.
CC-STAP-2
Excellent . . . . . $145.00
1887 Brown Patent #5 Stapler
This stapler has a great look and design with many
moving parts and the ability to accept a row of staples from the rear.
The condition is unused. . It is an uncommon stapler.
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TEX-STAP-1
Excellent . . . . . $125.00
Novelty Paper Fastener Stapler
This is one of the first American Patented Staplers.
It is described and pictured on a couple of informational sites on the
internet. It also doubles as a paper clip. The base is
oftentimes offered as a rein holder when found without the plunger.
This one is complete, and unmarked. On some the plunger is marked off
in increments. You would load one staple at a time, and then if I understand
it, you would have to fold over the legs yourself. Thankfully stapler
development did not stop here.
TEX-STAP-1
Good + . . . . . $95.00
"Clipless" Paper Fastener Stapler
The idea here was to cut / fold / tuck, all in one push of the
plunger. They work so well, the question is why did wire staplers put this idea to
pasture?
TEX-STAP-1
Good . . . . . $45.00 SOLD!
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