General Auction Including Antiques, Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
Lot 290:
Description
An Underwood No. 3 Standard desktop manual typewriter featuring a black enamel-finished metal frame with gold-toned stencilled accents. The machine is equipped with a 12-inch wide carriage and a four-bank QWERTY keyboard with circular glass-topped keys. Markings include the Underwood name and crest on the paper table, Underwood Standard Typewriter on the carriage frame and front base, and Nº 3 and 12 IN. on the front base. A dual-coloured scale is positioned above the keyboard featuring a 1922 copyright date. The paper table also bears the inscription Made in U.S.A.
Carriage width: 12 inches
Condition report:
The typewriter is in a condition consistent with age and use. Visible characteristics include dust accumulation, surface oxidation on metal components, and minor paint loss at the edges of the frame. The key legends show age-related yellowing.
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