Stapler Cufflinks

Stapler cufflinks made of rhodium-plated steel and with a size of 18 mm

Did you know that the first known stapler was made by hand in the 12th century in France, for King Louis XVII. Each staple was inscribed with the insignia of the royal court. The increasing use of paper in the 19th century created a demand for an effective stapler.

On August 7, 1866, the Novelty Patent Office patented the Noveltlirtsen stapler, which was mainly used for stapling documents or books, but also carpets, furniture and boxes.

In 1866, Joan Barbour received US Patent 56,567 for a small brass stapler, a precursor to modern staplers. In 1867, he received patent 67,665 for a button that was used to insert the staple. Barbour continued to work on these and other models throughout the 1880s.

On February 18, 1879, CH Gould received patent 232,316 for the McGill Single-Stroken Staple Press. This device weighed 1 kilo, and the staple could pass through several sheets of paper.