Brother De Luxe 440 - Typewriter - 1970-1980
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Description from the seller
Very rare Brother De Luxe 440 typewriter – early Japanese production (produced in Nagoya, 1971) in exceptionally beautiful condition.
This is an especially hard-to-find model from the prestigious Brother De Luxe line.
At the moment, there is no other example of the Brother De Luxe 440 available online worldwide, further highlighting the exclusivity and collectible value of this piece.
The Brother De Luxe 440 typewriter is not to be confused with the later more common, cheaper and plastic version: Brother 440TR. This De Luxe 440 is an earlier, robust version from the De Luxe series.
The 440 models without “TR” are rarer and were mainly distributed in Europe, often with an AZERTY keyboard for French-speaking markets.
Serial number: C3820699 - Nagoya, Japan – year of manufacture 1971 - known for its quality mechanics
Mechanism: Segment shift, metal frame, universal ribbon
Ribbon type: 13 mm standard
Case: Original hard carrying case included
Manual: French + Dutch
Condition: Fully functional, with smoothly running carriage and crisp keystroke
Perfect as decoration, for personal use, or as a vintage gift, retro design, or analog writing instruments musea
Very rare Brother De Luxe 440 typewriter – early Japanese production (produced in Nagoya, 1971) in exceptionally beautiful condition.
This is an especially hard-to-find model from the prestigious Brother De Luxe line.
At the moment, there is no other example of the Brother De Luxe 440 available online worldwide, further highlighting the exclusivity and collectible value of this piece.
The Brother De Luxe 440 typewriter is not to be confused with the later more common, cheaper and plastic version: Brother 440TR. This De Luxe 440 is an earlier, robust version from the De Luxe series.
The 440 models without “TR” are rarer and were mainly distributed in Europe, often with an AZERTY keyboard for French-speaking markets.
Serial number: C3820699 - Nagoya, Japan – year of manufacture 1971 - known for its quality mechanics
Mechanism: Segment shift, metal frame, universal ribbon
Ribbon type: 13 mm standard
Case: Original hard carrying case included
Manual: French + Dutch
Condition: Fully functional, with smoothly running carriage and crisp keystroke
Perfect as decoration, for personal use, or as a vintage gift, retro design, or analog writing instruments musea
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
8 kg
Specific region of origin
Nagoya
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Metal
Manufacturer/ Brand
Brother De Luxe 440
Style
Vintage
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
11 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
35 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated Period
1970-1980
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