Vintage 1930s Imperial Portable TypewriterStunning Near Mint ConditionFully RefurbishedOriginal Glossy Black PaintReady for use
Offering a 1930s Art Deco Styled Imperial Good Companion Portable Typewriter. It\'s in excellent to near mint condition, with black high gloss original paint. The Imperial portables from this era were all hand assembled to a level of excellence. It shows minor signs of use and everything works perfectly. The Imperial received a meticulous cleaning, servicing, and a new ribbon. The nickel chrome plating is in excellent condition, with only a little wear on some of the keys. All the original paint has been carefully cleaned, polished and waxed. A very high quality wax was used on the paint for a deep \"showroom\" shine. The rubber platen is in fine condition and still feels pliable. It\'s an exceptionally beautiful machine from the 1930s. There\'s a significant historical value to these early Imperial portables in this level of condition. The typewriter comes with the original case, which is in excellent condition for its age, with a very nice wool felt interior. The leather handle has some cracking and wear, but is reinforced by a metal core. There\'s a little pitting to the nickel chrome parts on the case from age. It comes with a high quality reprint of the original manual. There\'s a little wear to the corners of the case and a few marks here and there, but it\'s beautiful and a very worthy companion to the typewriter.
There are very few early Imperial models around in this level of excellent/near mint cosmetic and functional condition. The typewriter is a joy to use. The Royal Warrant displayed on the right side is unblemished and was awarded to the Imperial Typewriter Company by His Majesty King George V, for their ingenuity and beautiful Art Deco inspired styling. The Imperial \'Good Companion\' captured the hearts of writers including Ernest Hemingway, and politicians such as Winston Churchill. This portable typewriter is an exceptionally well designed machine with stunning luxurious looks, but is also an important piece of history from the WWII era. Truly \"The Good Companion\", and a rare find! The early portable Imperials were considered the Rolls Royce of typewriters.
NOTE: Additional photos can be provided by request.
Dimensions: Approximately 12\"W x 5.5\"H x 12\"D
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
The typewriter will ship fully insured and professionally packaged. It weighs a modest 13 pounds.
