Underwood Standard 5 - Typewriter - 1900-1910

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Underwood Standard 5 typewriter, steel construction, from New York, United States, circa 1910, in vintage industrial design, 30 cm wide by 30 cm deep by 22.5 cm high, weighing 12.78 kg, in working order with minor wear and a partially broken plastic foot.

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Underwood Standard No. 5 Typewriter – Early 20th Century
Underwood Standard No. 5 model typewriter, an iconic model from the early professional machines of the 20th century.
Serial number: 152999 (production estimated around the 1910s).
QWERTZ keyboard (top row: QWERTZUIOP), original configuration, interesting for collectors.
Machine is functional: all keys respond. Some may occasionally stick and could benefit from light cleaning or adjustment.
Overall condition consistent with its age:
original black paint with visible signs of wear (see photos)
one plastic foot partially broken
general age-related wear
Solid construction in steel / metal.
Authentic piece, ideal for collectors, vintage decoration, or enthusiasts of antique typewriters.

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Underwood Standard No. 5 Typewriter – Early 20th Century
Underwood Standard No. 5 typewriter, an iconic model from the early professional machines of the 20th century.
Serial number: 152999 (production estimated around the 1910s).
QWERTZ keyboard (top row: QWERTZUIOP), original configuration, interesting for collectors.
Machine is functional: all keys respond. Some may occasionally stick and could benefit from light cleaning or adjustment.
Overall condition consistent with its age:
original black paint with visible signs of wear (see photos)
one plastic foot partially broken
general age-related wear
Solid construction in steel / metal.
Authentic piece, ideal for collectors, vintage decoration, or enthusiasts of antique typewriters.

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Underwood No. 5 Typewriter – Early 20th Century
Underwood Typewriter Model No. 5, an iconic model of the early professional typewriters of the 20th century.
Serial number: 152999 (estimated production around the 1910s).
Keyboard QWERTZ (top row: QWERTZUIOP), original configuration, interesting for collectors.
Machine is functional: all keys respond. Some may occasionally lightly snag and require cleaning or adjustment.
General condition in line with the age:
original black paint with visible signs of wear (see photos)
one plastic foot partially damaged
age-related wear
Robust construction from steel / metal.
Authentic object, ideal for collectors, vintage decoration or lovers of historical typewriters.

Underwood Standard No. 5 Typewriter – Early 20th Century
Underwood Standard No. 5 model typewriter, an iconic model from the early professional machines of the 20th century.
Serial number: 152999 (production estimated around the 1910s).
QWERTZ keyboard (top row: QWERTZUIOP), original configuration, interesting for collectors.
Machine is functional: all keys respond. Some may occasionally stick and could benefit from light cleaning or adjustment.
Overall condition consistent with its age:
original black paint with visible signs of wear (see photos)
one plastic foot partially broken
general age-related wear
Solid construction in steel / metal.
Authentic piece, ideal for collectors, vintage decoration, or enthusiasts of antique typewriters.

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Underwood Standard No. 5 Typewriter – Early 20th Century
Underwood Standard No. 5 typewriter, an iconic model from the early professional machines of the 20th century.
Serial number: 152999 (production estimated around the 1910s).
QWERTZ keyboard (top row: QWERTZUIOP), original configuration, interesting for collectors.
Machine is functional: all keys respond. Some may occasionally stick and could benefit from light cleaning or adjustment.
Overall condition consistent with its age:
original black paint with visible signs of wear (see photos)
one plastic foot partially broken
general age-related wear
Solid construction in steel / metal.
Authentic piece, ideal for collectors, vintage decoration, or enthusiasts of antique typewriters.

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Underwood No. 5 Typewriter – Early 20th Century
Underwood Typewriter Model No. 5, an iconic model of the early professional typewriters of the 20th century.
Serial number: 152999 (estimated production around the 1910s).
Keyboard QWERTZ (top row: QWERTZUIOP), original configuration, interesting for collectors.
Machine is functional: all keys respond. Some may occasionally lightly snag and require cleaning or adjustment.
General condition in line with the age:
original black paint with visible signs of wear (see photos)
one plastic foot partially damaged
age-related wear
Robust construction from steel / metal.
Authentic object, ideal for collectors, vintage decoration or lovers of historical typewriters.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
12.78 kg
Style subtype
Industrial design
Specific region of origin
New York
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United States
Material
Steel
Manufacturer/ Brand
Underwood Standard 5
Style
Vintage
Colour
Black
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
22.5 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
30 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1900-1910
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