Prehistoric Land Dinosaur Glass Jar Pencil Sharpener

This glass jar pencil sharpener pairs a sturdy metal sharpener with a small clear jar printed all the way round with our Prehistoric Land dinosaurs. The jar is glass, while the deep navy lid and the sharpener fixed beneath it are metal. Teal and grey dinosaurs drawn in a vintage, illustrated style wander around the glass: a spiky-backed stegosaurus, a long-tailed meat eater with tiny arms and a crested plant eater among them. At 5.2cm tall it sits neatly in the corner of a desk without taking over, and its compact size suits a shelf just as well.

It earns its place wherever pencils get worn down. On a study desk or in a home office it keeps shavings off the paperwork, and on a craft table or sketching corner it is ready the moment a coloured pencil loses its point. The sharpener has two holes, a smaller one and a larger one, for different sized pencils, so slim everyday pencils and thicker ones are both covered. Because the shavings drop straight into the jar, there is no hunting for a bin halfway through a drawing, and the clear glass lets you see at a glance when it needs emptying.

The construction is simple and solid. The metal sharpener is fixed to the underside of the lid, and the lid twists off the jar's threaded neck so you can tip the shavings into the bin and screw it back on. To keep it looking its best, wipe the glass and the lid with a damp cloth and dry them well, and empty the jar regularly so the shavings never build up around the blades. We think it makes a cheerful little gift tucked into a parcel with a box of coloured pencils or a sketchbook, and it is a small, satisfying upgrade for your own desk too.

How tall is the glass jar pencil sharpener?

It stands 5.2cm tall, a compact size that sits neatly on a desk, shelf or craft table without taking up much room.

What is the pencil sharpener made of?

The jar is clear glass, and both the lid and the pencil sharpener fixed beneath it are made of metal.

Will it sharpen pencils of different sizes?

Yes, the sharpener has two holes, a smaller one and a larger one, so it takes different sized pencils rather than just one.

Where do the pencil shavings go?

The sharpener sits under the lid, so the shavings fall into the glass jar. Twist the lid off to tip them away.

Which dinosaurs are on the jar?

The Prehistoric Land print wraps the glass in teal and grey dinosaurs, including a spiky-backed stegosaurus, a long-tailed meat eater and a crested plant eater.

How do I clean the jar?

Empty the shavings, then wipe the glass and lid with a damp cloth and dry them well before screwing the lid back on.