Vintage C1905 " Hammond No. 2 " Curved Keyboard Typewriter
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:705962 |
Vintage ~ c1905 ~ "Hammond No. 12" ~ Straight Keyboard Typewriter Click images to enlarge Description Please note this is listed on the UK site and listed in GB poundsVintagec1905"Hammond No. 2"Typewriter. This "Hammond No. 2" typewriter with a curved keyboard was invented in the early 1880's by James B Hammond, the "Hammond" typewriter used a type-shuttle and a spring loaded hammer arrangement in order for each letter typed to have a uniform appearance, this design was so successful that it was still being used in 1980's. All of the keys are present, however, six of them have chips to the ends. The letters, numbers etc are still clear and legible, but there is a little fading in places.
The carriage doesn't move when typing.
The ribbon holders appear to be replacements.The curved cream celluloid plaque has "Hammond, Made In U.S.A", although the gold writing has faded over the years.
The serial number is 64346.The chrome and metal have retained much of their original finish, however, there is some surface rust in places.
There is a crack to the one side of the casting which holds the paper basket.
I have tried to show the condition in the photographs.
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