Antique Art Deco Royal De Luxe Portable Typewriter C.1935

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An antique Art Deco Royal De Luxe typewriter in crinkle black finish with two nickel bands at the top … Read more ABOUT

An antique Art Deco Royal De Luxe typewriter in crinkle black finish with two nickel bands at the top and bottom and gull wings. Original manual and wooden brush. Glass keys with black and gold lettering. Original leather case with Bakelite handle. Serial number: A702642.

The typewriter is very clean. The carriage and space bar function well and the ribbon is good. See typing example. It has retained its original finish with minor blemishes.

CREATOR Royal Typewriter Company.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1935.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel, Metal, Nickel, Glass, Bakelite.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Case has minor wear.
DIMENSIONS H 5 in. W 13 in. D 11 in., Case: H 6 in. W 13 in. D 12 in.

HISTORY

The Royal Typewriter Company was founded by Edward B. Hess and Lewis C. Myers in January 1904 in a machine shop in Brooklyn, New York. See less