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.
Excellent........$585.00
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+........$285.00
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.
Excellent-
..... $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+........$345.00 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.
Excellent........$275.00
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 fist 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
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. Excellent........$95.00
SOLD
