Corona 3 - Typewriter - 1910-1920

A True Legend of Writing: The Iconic Folding Corona 3 Typewriter!

We are putting up for sale an extraordinary and highly coveted piece of typing history: a Corona 3 Typewriter, world-renowned for its revolutionary folding design. This jewel, with serial number 181,774, was manufactured around 1918, making it a genuine antique of more than a century.

An Investment in History and Design:
The Corona 3 redefined the portability of typewriters, allowing the carriage and platen to fold over the keyboard to achieve astonishing compactness. Its robustness and functionality made it indispensable for writers, journalists, and travelers of the era. This model features the authentic three-row keyboard, characteristic of early 20th‑century machines, where numbers and symbols share keys with letters and are activated by the “FIG” key (Figure).

Key Features of this Collector’s Piece:

Model: Corona 3 Typewriter.
Serial Number: 181,774 (confirming manufacture around 1918).
Unique Design: Patented folding mechanism, making it one of the most iconic and functional portable machines ever created.
Original Keyboard: Three-row layout, a testament to the technology of its time.
Certified Antiquity: An authentic historical piece of more than 100 years.
Original Case: Includes its original hard transport case, sturdy with a handle, essential for protection and faithful to its design.
Collector’s Bonus! Original Instructions Manual in Spanish: A valuable addition that completes this piece, ideal for understanding its operation and a relatively rare find.

Condition and Functionality Verified:
To ensure authenticity and condition, a writing test has been performed, with detailed photographs attached in the listing. All typing mechanisms, carriage, return, and folding system operate correctly, allowing writing. The machine is in good overall condition, with the patina and character typical of its venerable age.

Ideal For:
Discerning Collectors: A fundamental and functional piece for any typewriter collection, with the added value of its age, verifiable serial number, and the original manual in Spanish.
Decorators and Designers: Perfect for adding a vintage, industrial, or high-cultural touch to any space: offices, libraries, studios, or as a centerpiece in homes or businesses.
Exclusive Gift: A truly unique and meaningful gift for history lovers, writers, retro technology enthusiasts, or classic design aficionados.