Antique Chrome Scott Paper Co. Wall Mount Toilet Paper Holder Circa 1931

This antique chrome toilet paper holder was patented in 1931 by the Scott Paper Co and in the patent, inventor Philip D. Parsons lists the following details, more details than anyone ever wanted to know about their toilet paper holder: My invention embodies desirable features of construction suitable for holding and dispensing toilet paper in roll form; and includes, among'other qualities, simplicity in operation and design, ruggedness and durability, low-cost in construction, and capacity for easy loading and replacement of the paper rolls. My improved roll fixture further embodies novel features for automatically applying friction upon the paper roll as an act coincident with the introduction thereof into operative relation with the xture, whereby the roll is insured against too free unreeling of the paper web under rotary momentum which may be imparted to the roll when withdrawing a limited length of the web therefrom. i My invention embodies further features of improvement, -more particularly relating to the means whereby the paper roll is locked in operative position with capacity of rotation and adapted for easy release or removal when the roll is practically consumed and replacement necessary, the locking means comprising a hinged arm having a hub or pintle for entering the hole in the roll at one end and said arm retained in locked position by a spring actuated means capable of being operated by a key or hand manipulated parts. My invention also consists of improvements hereinafter described whereby the above objects and results are attained, said improvements comprising certain organization and combination of parts which are fully described hereinafter and more particularly defined in the claims.