Portable Typewriter with Case from Remington, 1930s-40s

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A fine vintage remington portable typewriter, manufactured in the united states and presented in its original fitted carrying case with … Read more A fine vintage remington portable typewriter, manufactured in the united states and presented in its original fitted carrying case with green interior lining. The case, embossed with the remington name and fitted with a leather handle, contains a compartment for accessories including a cleaning brush. The machine itself is finished in glossy black enamel, with gilt transfer lettering reading remington and cesare verona – torino, agente generale per l’italia, indicating its distribution through the italian agency. The azerty keyboard layout, with round glass-topped keys, remains intact, and the machine is fitted with a dual-color (red/black) ribbon. The rear bears the maker’s mark remington – made in u.s.a\. Condition: signs of use consistent with age; minor wear to enamel and case, some oxidation to metal components, but generally well-preserved with an appealing patina. Mechanism untested. A highly collectible example of remington’s iconic portable typewriters, combining elegant design with historical significance, sought after by collectors of writing instruments and 20th-century industrial design. See less