Lilliput - Typewriter - 1960-1970
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Lilliput portable typewriter, produced in the United Kingdom circa 1968–1975, metal, 30 cm wide, 30 cm deep and 16 cm high, in working order with its original rigid case, designed for the Swiss French market with an AZERTY keyboard and CHF key.
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Portable Lilliput typewriter (c. 1968–1975) – Made in the United Kingdom – Model for the Swiss French-speaking market. A rare find for collectors.
Lilliput typewriter, manufactured in the United Kingdom in the late 1960s or early 1970s. It is a portable, lightweight model, intended for home and educational use, very representative of British design of the era.
This specimen retains its original hard case, equipped with Cheney England fittings, a well-known English manufacturer supplying closures and hinges for portable machines during the 1950s–70s.
The keyboard is AZERTY with CHF key, indicating that this unit was distributed specifically for the Swiss French-speaking market. Includes reels compatible with the British MK V Ribbon standard.
The machine features a compact beige and brown design, with a functional mechanical mechanism and visible bars. An ideal object for both collectors and vintage design enthusiasts.
Condition:
– Complete machine
– With original case
– Mechanism and keys in good overall condition (as per photos)
– Normal signs of use and age
Origin confirmed: United Kingdom
Portable Lilliput typewriter (c. 1968–1975) – Made in the United Kingdom – Model for the Swiss French-speaking market. A rare find for collectors.
Lilliput typewriter, manufactured in the United Kingdom in the late 1960s or early 1970s. It is a portable, lightweight model, intended for home and educational use, very representative of British design of the era.
This specimen retains its original hard case, equipped with Cheney England fittings, a well-known English manufacturer supplying closures and hinges for portable machines during the 1950s–70s.
The keyboard is AZERTY with CHF key, indicating that this unit was distributed specifically for the Swiss French-speaking market. Includes reels compatible with the British MK V Ribbon standard.
The machine features a compact beige and brown design, with a functional mechanical mechanism and visible bars. An ideal object for both collectors and vintage design enthusiasts.
Condition:
– Complete machine
– With original case
– Mechanism and keys in good overall condition (as per photos)
– Normal signs of use and age
Origin confirmed: United Kingdom
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Metal
Manufacturer/ Brand
Lilliput
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
30 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1960-1970
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