Description
There is something quietly satisfying about a tool made to last. This heavy-duty cast iron hole punch by A.R. Aktiebolag, Sweden is exactly that — a piece of 20th-century office and workshop equipment built with genuine intention, solid materials, and a lever-driven mechanism that still moves as it should.
Mounted on a solid wooden base and finished in black metal with silver accents, it carries the hallmarks of an era when industrial tools were designed to endure rather than be replaced. The base plate bears the original A.R. Aktiebolag, Sweden marking with decorative detailing — a small but telling detail that speaks to the craftsmanship of Swedish manufacturing.
Details & Specifications
- Maker: A.R. Aktiebolag, Sweden
- Era: 20th century
- Function: Multi-hole punch mechanism, lever-operated
- Materials: Cast iron, steel, wood
- Colour: Black metal with silver accents, natural wood base
- Dimensions: L 27 cm (10.6″), W 17 cm (6.7″)
- Weight: 4 kg
- Markings: A.R. Aktiebolag, Sweden — marked to base plate with decorative detailing
Condition
- Good vintage condition overall
- Age-related wear, surface patina, and light oxidation to metal components
- Wood base shows marks and use wear consistent with age
- Lever and mechanism move as intended
Whether put back to practical use, displayed as a piece of vintage industrial character, or used to anchor an industrial workspace, this punch brings authentic presence. It is the kind of object that collectors of industrial design and vintage office equipment will immediately appreciate — heavy, honest, and built with a confidence that modern equivalents rarely match.
Carefully packed and shipped worldwide.
