LC Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc - Model 8 - Typewriter - 1920-1930
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LC Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc – Model 8, a steel desktop typewriter from the United States dating to 1920–1930, weighing 17 kg and measuring 38 cm wide by 25 cm high by 37 cm deep, in good condition and in working order with verification marks.
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cleaned it a bit with brush and cloth
Some keys might need some fixing. Bell rings. Some original labels appear around the frame. Can be removed so that the golden writings could be visible.
• Authentic interwar industrial craftsmanship with fully exposed mechanism
• Desirable collector’s model: L.C. Smith & Corona Model 8 with 10-inch carriage
• Iconic “ball-bearing” engineering ensuring historically smooth keystroke action
• Strong visual appeal for steampunk, atelier, or editorial interior styling
• Solid metal construction with remarkable preservation of original components
This L.C. Smith & Corona Model 8 typewriter stands as a compelling testament to early twentieth-century engineering, embodying the transition from ornate Victorian mechanisms to streamlined industrial efficiency. Produced during the late 1920s and early 1930s, this standard desktop machine reflects a period when mechanical precision, durability, and tactile performance defined professional writing instruments. The clearly marked “8” on the front panel identifies its model designation, while the “10 in” carriage confirms a practical format suited to everyday office correspondence, business documentation, and editorial workflows of its era.
cleaned it a bit with brush and cloth
Some keys might need some fixing. Bell rings. Some original labels appear around the frame. Can be removed so that the golden writings could be visible.
• Authentic interwar industrial craftsmanship with fully exposed mechanism
• Desirable collector’s model: L.C. Smith & Corona Model 8 with 10-inch carriage
• Iconic “ball-bearing” engineering ensuring historically smooth keystroke action
• Strong visual appeal for steampunk, atelier, or editorial interior styling
• Solid metal construction with remarkable preservation of original components
This L.C. Smith & Corona Model 8 typewriter stands as a compelling testament to early twentieth-century engineering, embodying the transition from ornate Victorian mechanisms to streamlined industrial efficiency. Produced during the late 1920s and early 1930s, this standard desktop machine reflects a period when mechanical precision, durability, and tactile performance defined professional writing instruments. The clearly marked “8” on the front panel identifies its model designation, while the “10 in” carriage confirms a practical format suited to everyday office correspondence, business documentation, and editorial workflows of its era.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
17 kg
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United States
Material
Steel
Manufacturer/ Brand
LC Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc - Model 8
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
38 cm
Depth
37 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Verification Marks
Yes
Estimated period
1920-1930
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