Rare Underwood Portable Typewriter Antique 1929 Wood Grain Serviced
Item History & Price
This Underwood Portable Typewriter Bank 4 series from 1929 is an absolutely beautiful piece of history. All original & complete, however there is no key or handle for the case. The case is in very good condition, the snap closers work as they should. This faux mahogany wood grain is a rare color, the company produced very few in this style, as it's much easier to locate one in black or grey. It still has all the original warranty inside the case!The timeless quality and craftsmanship o...f this typewriter is sure to last the test of time! It’s an unique gift to a writer, poet, prepper, antique enthusiast, or the perfect camera ready prop for photo shoots or films! The typewriter has been meticulously serviced, cleaned, polished and tested. The keys move freely and all characters type accurately. Please see the photos for the font and type test. Easily shift between Black & Red ink on the new ink ribbon roll. This typewriter has been well cared for and still has many functional years ahead to enjoy.
Packaged weight is over 20 lb. Shipping charges and tracking number included.
History:Underwood Company started out originally supplying ribbons to Remington Typewriter. Later Remington decided to produce its own ribbons, and in a twist Underwood started producing Typewriters. Underwood emerged as a premier typewriter producer. The Underwood 5 series became the standard for office machines for many years. Underwood portables became known for their durability, and feature packed models. In October 1963, Olivetti totally merged Underwood into a newly formed Olivetti-Underwood Corporation.
Underwood took their 4 bank portable and redesigned it into the new Underwood portable. Many new features were incorporated into the new typewriter. This included a new faster type mechanism, new carriage return, new shift key design, and a quieter more enclosed mechanism.
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR TAPE IN RED and BLACK
Please review the photos closely and let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you for shopping!
Packaged weight is over 20 lb. Shipping charges and tracking number included.
History:Underwood Company started out originally supplying ribbons to Remington Typewriter. Later Remington decided to produce its own ribbons, and in a twist Underwood started producing Typewriters. Underwood emerged as a premier typewriter producer. The Underwood 5 series became the standard for office machines for many years. Underwood portables became known for their durability, and feature packed models. In October 1963, Olivetti totally merged Underwood into a newly formed Olivetti-Underwood Corporation.
Underwood took their 4 bank portable and redesigned it into the new Underwood portable. Many new features were incorporated into the new typewriter. This included a new faster type mechanism, new carriage return, new shift key design, and a quieter more enclosed mechanism.
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR TAPE IN RED and BLACK
Please review the photos closely and let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you for shopping!
