Continental Standard - Typewriter - 1920-1930
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Description from the seller
Old Typewriter – Continental Standard – ca. 1925
A rare and sturdy Continental Standard typewriter, manufactured by Wanderer-Werke A.G., Chemnitz (Germany).
The serial number 309860 points to production around 1925. An impressive example of early 20th-century German industrial craftsmanship.
This typewriter is highly suitable as a collectible item, a restoration project, or as a decorative statement piece.
Details
Brand: Continental
Model: Standard
Manufacturer: Wanderer-Werke A.G.
Place of production: Chemnitz, Germany
Year: ca. 1925
Serial number: 309860
Found markings
In addition to the serial number, the following markings have been found:
S23 G 3
S104 G 6
S 101
These numbers are regarded as internal factory, casting, or assembly markings, characteristic of Continental machines from this period.
Dimensions & weight
Height: approx. 25 cm
Width: approx. 39 cm
Depth: approx. 34 cm
Weight: approx. 14 kg
Condition: please also view the many photos to get a good idea.
The typewriter is not in working order and needs to be restored and cleaned.
What has been tested / functions:
The carriage (cassette) moves.
The bell helps in reaching the margin.
Key considerations:
The type arms do not reach the ribbon.
The machine isn't printing.
The mechanism shows contamination due to aging and needs thorough cleaning and adjustment.
Being offered as a restoration project, a collectible, or a decorative item.
See the photos for a good and complete picture of the condition.
Old Typewriter – Continental Standard – ca. 1925
A rare and sturdy Continental Standard typewriter, manufactured by Wanderer-Werke A.G., Chemnitz (Germany).
The serial number 309860 points to production around 1925. An impressive example of early 20th-century German industrial craftsmanship.
This typewriter is highly suitable as a collectible item, a restoration project, or as a decorative statement piece.
Details
Brand: Continental
Model: Standard
Manufacturer: Wanderer-Werke A.G.
Place of production: Chemnitz, Germany
Year: ca. 1925
Serial number: 309860
Found markings
In addition to the serial number, the following markings have been found:
S23 G 3
S104 G 6
S 101
These numbers are regarded as internal factory, casting, or assembly markings, characteristic of Continental machines from this period.
Dimensions & weight
Height: approx. 25 cm
Width: approx. 39 cm
Depth: approx. 34 cm
Weight: approx. 14 kg
Condition: please also view the many photos to get a good idea.
The typewriter is not in working order and needs to be restored and cleaned.
What has been tested / functions:
The carriage (cassette) moves.
The bell helps in reaching the margin.
Key considerations:
The type arms do not reach the ribbon.
The machine isn't printing.
The mechanism shows contamination due to aging and needs thorough cleaning and adjustment.
Being offered as a restoration project, a collectible, or a decorative item.
See the photos for a good and complete picture of the condition.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
ca. 1925
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Iron
Model
Continental Standard
Colour
Black
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
25 cm
Width
39 cm
Depth
34 cm
In Working Order
No
Verification Marks
Yes
Estimated Period
1920-1930
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