Wednesday, October 22, 2014

1966 Royal Custom

I bought this typewriter last year. It was missing the  ribbon cover at the time, but I found a matching substitute.


Smith-Corona Deville II




One of many Smith-Corona Corsair variants. I bought this typewriter in Bremerton last week. The padded carriage-return lever is a nice touch. While the Deville name was reserved for Classic 12 variants sold at Kmart stores, the Deville II seems to have been sold primarily by jewelry stores.

Monday, October 13, 2014

July 1969 Signature 511D

This typewriter is my latest acquisition--it is easily the best Montgomery Ward typewriter ever--it is even good by Brother's standards.





Friday, September 19, 2014

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

1950 Royal Companion

This typewriter was originally sold in Everett


This is a dealer decal from General Business Machines, 2910 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, Washington

Monday, September 1, 2014

1958/1959 Royal Quiet Deluxe

This typewriter was manufactured in 1958 for the 1959 model year. Mechanically, it is very similar to the Futura, with the ribbon controls located under the ribbon cover. The Royal logo acts as the ribbon cover release.