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The
World Typewriter This interesting
and unusual typewriter was first patented in 1886 by a fellow named John Becker
of Boston MA. Over the years a few different companies produced it in
with slight variations. The first model having just upper case ability,
while later models could do both. The condition of this example is second
to none and its nicely patinaed mahogany wooden box has most of the original
finish and in super condition including the
red velvet like interior. It even still has the small retainer clip to
lock the bar and carriage in place for storage and transportation.
The nickel plating is excellent as well with just a couple
of ever so small spots missing. These index style
typewriters are not rare, except when found in condition like this one is.
Recommended!!
Good . . . . . . $695.00 SOLD
The
Merritt Typewriter This interesting
and unusual index type antique typewriter dates from the late 1800"s and was
patented by M. G. Merritt of Mass. The overall condition appears to be excellent
with the exception of the missing type bar, a common malady for this style machine.
The nickel plating is very good with just a hint of corrosion on the paper holder
at the top that would clean nicely. The platen or roller is round and
nice. The removable ink roller is present as is the bell. The finish
on the keyboard is excellent with just a few minor chips. All of the letters
and numbers are great. The layout of the keyboard is interesting and I
am sure laid out with an intent but it is beyond me.
Good . . . . . . $595.00 SOLD
The
Densmore Upstroke Typewriter
This interesting design upstroke typewriter, where the keys, hidden from view,
come up and hit the platen from below, was first introduced in the 1890's and
was gone from the scene after 1907. There were 5 different models introduced
and as this one is not marked with a number, as most that I have seen, I assume
it is a first model. These upstroke machines were much more popular than
it would seem they should be and were produced by a number of different manufactures
around the same time period. Being as I am one of those types who needs
to see the work as it progresses, they would have had a tough time selling me
one of these. Note the the space bar is wood, and that the overall condition
is pretty good with most of the original paint remaining, as well as the decals.
The carriage seems a bit loose, but moves back and forth as it should, and all
seems OK in this area. A great reminder of how it use to be and a very
graphic example of this style of machine.
Good . . . . . . $295.00 SOLD
Williams
#4 Typewriter This typewriter was first introduced
in 1891, and was invented by John Newton Williams of New York. The first
patent was drawn in 1875, but it was not marketed until 1891, first by the Domestic
Sewing machine Co, and in later years by the Williams Typewriter Co of Derby
Conn.. It has an unusual design where the platen is located in the middle
and the key arms do a "grasshopper like" leap up and then out before coming
down to strike the paper. Very graphic. This is the model #4 and
was introduced in about 1900. Although an interesting machine, its design
was doomed by the introduction of more modern operating machines, and they faded
from the scene after 1909. This example is in very nice condition and
still retains most of the original finish. It seems to be operational
in all respects, but I think I would keep the computer plugged in. The
case is missing 1 latch.
Good . . . . . . $650.00 SOLD
The Remington #6 Upstroke Typewriter This interesting design upstroke typewriter was introduced by Remington in 1894 and was only produced for 2 years before it was replaced by the far more common #7 model. It was not until 1908 that they changed from this basic upstroke design and moved on to the thrust or front stroke models where the work was visible as it progressed. Remington started out as a manufacturer of sewing machines, and produced their first typewriter in 1873, the Sholes & Glidden, one of the rarest and most sought after of all typewriters. Overall this machine is in pretty good condition and basically just needs a good cleaning.
Good . . . . . . $395.00 SOLD
The
Odell #4 Typewriter From an era when the idea of increased productivity was being thought about, and considered,
but the technology was just not up to the task. These index style typewriters
are a wonder and testament to what life was all about back then, just a mere
100 years ago. Can you imagine trying to do 40 words a minute on one of
these. This example is in nice overall condition. The nickel
is approx 85%, and the type bar is present. These machines were
first introduced in the 1880s and were only a distant memory soon after the
turn of the century.
Good . . . . . . $495.00 SOLD
The
Hammond #12 Typewriter This
antique typewriter dates from back near the turn of the century and is in super
overall condition. I got it with the piece of practice paper in it, and
it still appears to be working nicely. There is a minor amount of veneer
missing on the outer covering lid, and a couple of cigarette burns in it, but
this is mostly character., The interior wooden base is very nice.
The keys are all here and it still types and the carriage moves as it should.
It is typing is a very pretty italicized font. The one apology that I
can see is that one of the ribbon spools has a chunk missing from it, and other
than that you will love the condition and look of this early reminder of what
typing use to be like.
Good . . . . . . $295.00 SOLD
The Hammond Multiplex Typewriter This interesting design typewriter was introduced by Hammond in 1915 to replace their earlier models which had been evolving for over 30 years after they were first introduced in 1881. The collector who had this machine had a bad habit of throwing out the lids, and so although this machine is in very nice condition and still retains most of its paint and decals, the lid is missing.
Good . . . . . . $115.00 SOLD
Smith Premier #2 Typewriter
The type 1 Smith Premier is a pretty hard to find Typewriter. The #2 a
bit easier, and most models after that are considered common.
Good . . . . . . $225.00 SOLD
The Automatic Typewriter
This is a rare and desirable Typewriter. It is considered the
first portable with a standard keyboard. I got it at an auction one
night where the auction company chose to name and picture the Blick they had and forgot to mention this one. One fellow made
me pay more than it would have gone otherwise, but I made more off the
sale of this than any other typewriter I had ever had before.
A testament to one of the pitfalls of an auction for your stuff. . . $14,500.00
SOLD
The
Franklin #7 Typewriter This interesting
design typewriter was designed by a fellow named Wellington Parker Kidder and
was introduced in about 1899. The line went through a few changes over the
next few years and the final straight keyboard model was phased out in 1906
after the company was sold to the victor typewriter co. Overall this
machine is in pretty good condition and basically just needs a good
cleaning. The cover has been in place for most of the last 80 years or so
and the machine and the finish stood up very well.
Good . . . . . . $595.00 SOLD
The
Franklin #7 Typewriter This is the nicer of
the two shown. I sold one from my page for 700, and the second, nicer
one on eBay for less money. Go figure.Good . . . . . . $895.00 SOLD
The Corona Folding Potable Typewriter This interesting design typewriter is not rare, but it is the perfect size and design for the display. This example is in very nice condition, and it must have been just recently that the case was discarded as the paint and overall condition are very nice. These machines were first introduced in the teens, and were in production till the beginning of the Second World War.
Good . . . . . . $85.00 SOLD
The
Blick Typewriter This antique
typewriter dates from back near the turn of the century and what is here is
in super looking overall condition. It seems the previous owner saw a
story once about the electric Blick typewriter bringing a few thousand dollars,
and he figured he had a real winner with this earlier manual version.
He then wrote to everyone he could think of trying to confirm his belief, and
began clipping all references to valuable machines he found. It is funny,
because I got this after he died, and in all of the paper work that came with
it he only kept stories about, or references to very rare and desirable machines,
and those with very high values given. He must have thrown out the ones
that attempted to tell him the truth about this ones true rarity factor or monetary
value. I hope he died happy, as I spent an hour convincing the heirs that
this was not the ONE. It appears that there may be a tag missing on the
front that would have told you if this was the model #5, 7, 9 or whatever.
Everything else appears to be here and it seems to operate. The box shows
considerable amounts of wear with some veneer losses at the edges. This
one belongs in a Restaurant or will be a California Decorators dream for her
lawyer client.
Good . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD
This is just a sample of the many antiques we have sold. Click link to see other Sales Archive Pages on this Site.
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