Rare Antique Emerson No. 3 Typewriter Early 1910.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:2805068 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Year: 1910 | Material: Steel |
| Vintage: Yes | Type: Manual |
| Brand: Emerson |
Up for auction today is an early (before May) 1910 antique Emerson No.3 manual typewriter. The serial # is 3501 which places it's manufacture during 1910 and the Chicago, IL labeo on the unit shows that it was manufactured before May 1910 because after May the company relocated to Woodstock, IL. The unit appears to be functional, in overall fair condition, and to our knowledge has all parts. There is a few small rust spots on the frame as shown in the photos. as... well as there appears to be a cloth belt of some sort that has broken on the carriage as depicted in the photos.
Richard Uhlig is one of these people whose names are linked to a number of different machines. The Emerson, which is said to have been first marketed by 1908 is one of the more impressive examples. Most striking about this machine is the fact that the typebars are placed sideways, and swing against the platen from left and right. The sloping typebar covers give the machine a typical art nouveau appearance.
The original design was built as the Secretary typewriter, but immediately taken off the market because of an apparent patent infringement.
The Emerson was first manufactured different places. In 1910, the company sold out to Sears Roebuck who moved production to Woodstock. At the same time, a number of changes were made to the original Emerson 3 design.
If you have any additional questions or would like additional photographs, please feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to answer to the best of our knowledge. Payment is due via PayPal within 48 hours of the auction's close and shipping is via FedEx Ground.
The item is also for sale locally and therefore if there are no bids on the item at the time it sells locally the auction is subject to end. However, if there are active bids on the item then we remove it from local sale and set it aside pending the auction's conclusion. So if you're interested be sure to bid early to let us know.
Happy bidding!
COI - Item #: 6797 | COM: 10% - TSH | 2019-08-07
Richard Uhlig is one of these people whose names are linked to a number of different machines. The Emerson, which is said to have been first marketed by 1908 is one of the more impressive examples. Most striking about this machine is the fact that the typebars are placed sideways, and swing against the platen from left and right. The sloping typebar covers give the machine a typical art nouveau appearance.
The original design was built as the Secretary typewriter, but immediately taken off the market because of an apparent patent infringement.
The Emerson was first manufactured different places. In 1910, the company sold out to Sears Roebuck who moved production to Woodstock. At the same time, a number of changes were made to the original Emerson 3 design.
If you have any additional questions or would like additional photographs, please feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to answer to the best of our knowledge. Payment is due via PayPal within 48 hours of the auction's close and shipping is via FedEx Ground.
The item is also for sale locally and therefore if there are no bids on the item at the time it sells locally the auction is subject to end. However, if there are active bids on the item then we remove it from local sale and set it aside pending the auction's conclusion. So if you're interested be sure to bid early to let us know.
Happy bidding!
COI - Item #: 6797 | COM: 10% - TSH | 2019-08-07
