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Rare Vintage Minnesota Mining Co. Cast Iron Whale Tail Tape Dispenser Steampunk!

$ 29.01

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Model: Does not apply
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • California Prop 65 Warning: N/A
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Very Rare extra large dispenser in nice preowned condition,
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Modified Item: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Brand: Minnesota Mining & MFG.
  • Object: Tape Dispenser

    Description

    Very rare extra large size Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Whale Tail Tape Dispenser made in Minnesota by the Minnesota Mining and MFG. Co for 3M Scotch Products.  Great Steampunk item for display or use.  This tape dispenser weighs about 8-1/4 pounds and the main body is made of cast iron. The center tape spool is cast metal also but is not magnetic or iron. Tape spool is  about 3" diameter and 2-1/4 wide. Green paint on dispenser is original as is the diamond label on the back. Label reads
    Scotch Dispenser
    for use with
    Scotch
    Cellophane Tape
    .
    M
    innesota
    M
    ining
    &
    M
    FG. Co. ST. PAUL, MINN. Makers of
    3M
    Products. Dispensers Patented U.S. Patent 2,221,213, U.S. Design Patent 127,388. This dispenser patents are from the early 1940's. Dispenser is about 9" long, 4-7/8" wide, and 4-5/16" high. Tape opening is about 2-1/2" wide and 5-1/4" long. Cutting blade is 2-1/2" long. It works very well with standard cellophane tape, it will cut the thicker packaging tape but not easily as it was not designed for the strength of todays tapes. This huge dispenser will attract peoples attention. Because of the size and weight this item will be shipped in a Medium Flat Rate Priority box. Tape roll not included. See pictures of this item for more detail.