Lot 177: Vintage Pioneer Pyramid Office Punch

A vintage single-hole paper punch, identified as a Pioneer Pyramid Office Punch. The item features a dark green, textured cast iron or heavy metal body mounted on a light-colored wooden base. The top lever is embossed with the word “PIONEER” within an oval. A metal plaque affixed to the wooden base reads “PYRAMID OFFICE PUNCH”, “ESTD. PIONEER 1860”, and “EQUIPMENT”, with “PIONEER” highlighted in a red box. The design and materials suggest a circa late 19th/early 20th-century office accessory.