Olivetti, Ico MP1 - Typewriter - 1930-1940
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Olivetti ICO MP1 portable typewriter, designed by Riccardo Levi, produced in the 1930s, in good used condition and in working order.
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Description from the seller
The Olivetti ICO (more correctly named Olivetti MP1, Portable Machine 1) was the first portable typewriter produced by the Ivrea company. Born in 1932 from an idea by Adriano Olivetti, it owes its common name to the conspicuous front escutcheon bearing the ICO initials (Ingegner Camillo Olivetti).
Main features
• Production period: 1932 - 1950.
• Design: Designed by Riccardo Levi with stylistic input from Aldo and Adriano Magnelli.
• Keyboard: QZERTY configuration, typical of Italian machines of the era.
• Color options: In addition to the classic black, it was available in several variants including red, blue, light blue, gray and brown.
• Heritage: It is considered the progenitor of Olivetti portable typewriters, later replaced by the famous Olivetti Lettera 22.
History
This Olivetti ICO was used by my grandfather, a traveling salesman for building products, until his retirement in 1950. He met his clients while traveling by train and during the journey he wrote the offers with the Olivetti ICO resting on his knees.
After more than 75 years of inactivity, today it is still in excellent condition and fully functional using its original writing ribbon.
The Olivetti ICO (more correctly named Olivetti MP1, Portable Machine 1) was the first portable typewriter produced by the Ivrea company. Born in 1932 from an idea by Adriano Olivetti, it owes its common name to the conspicuous front escutcheon bearing the ICO initials (Ingegner Camillo Olivetti).
Main features
• Production period: 1932 - 1950.
• Design: Designed by Riccardo Levi with stylistic input from Aldo and Adriano Magnelli.
• Keyboard: QZERTY configuration, typical of Italian machines of the era.
• Color options: In addition to the classic black, it was available in several variants including red, blue, light blue, gray and brown.
• Heritage: It is considered the progenitor of Olivetti portable typewriters, later replaced by the famous Olivetti Lettera 22.
History
This Olivetti ICO was used by my grandfather, a traveling salesman for building products, until his retirement in 1950. He met his clients while traveling by train and during the journey he wrote the offers with the Olivetti ICO resting on his knees.
After more than 75 years of inactivity, today it is still in excellent condition and fully functional using its original writing ribbon.
Details
Specific region of origin
Piemonte Ivrea
Metal type
Alloy
Weight
5.8 kg
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Metal
Manufacturer/ Brand
Ico MP1, Olivetti
Style
Vintage
Colour
Black
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
35 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Verification Marks
Yes
Estimated period
1930-1940
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