Imperial - The Good Companion - Typewriter - 1930-1940
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Imperial - The Good Companion portable typewriter, made in Leicester, England, dating to the 1930s–1940s, in good used condition with minor signs of age and stains, 30 cm wide, 28 cm deep and 12 cm high, weighing 6 kg, fully working with verification marks.
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Portable Imperial typewriter "The Good Companion" - Made in Leicester, England - 1930s/1940s
Splendid example of the Imperial portable typewriter, "The Good Companion," produced in Leicester, England. This iconic model is famous for its elegance and the robustness typical of British craftsmanship of the era.
Esthetic details: The glossy black casing is well preserved, with the front gold inscriptions "Imperial," "The Good Companion" and "Made in Leicester, England" still perfectly readable and crisp. The round keys with chrome rims add irresistible vintage charm. The item is sold together with its original wooden base covered in black faux leather. Original mechanism, excellent as a high-class decorative piece, for vintage collection enthusiasts or fans of industrial/vintage style.
Please view the photos carefully for aesthetic details and condition. Measurements: Dimensions (typewriter only): 28–29.5 cm (width) x 28–30 cm (depth) x 11–12 cm (height). With closed case: about 31–34 cm x 32–34 cm x 12 cm in height. Weight about 5 kg for the typewriter alone. Weight with case about 6 kg.
Portable Imperial typewriter "The Good Companion" - Made in Leicester, England - 1930s/1940s
Splendid example of the Imperial portable typewriter, "The Good Companion," produced in Leicester, England. This iconic model is famous for its elegance and the robustness typical of British craftsmanship of the era.
Esthetic details: The glossy black casing is well preserved, with the front gold inscriptions "Imperial," "The Good Companion" and "Made in Leicester, England" still perfectly readable and crisp. The round keys with chrome rims add irresistible vintage charm. The item is sold together with its original wooden base covered in black faux leather. Original mechanism, excellent as a high-class decorative piece, for vintage collection enthusiasts or fans of industrial/vintage style.
Please view the photos carefully for aesthetic details and condition. Measurements: Dimensions (typewriter only): 28–29.5 cm (width) x 28–30 cm (depth) x 11–12 cm (height). With closed case: about 31–34 cm x 32–34 cm x 12 cm in height. Weight about 5 kg for the typewriter alone. Weight with case about 6 kg.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
6 kg
Style subtype
Industrial design
Number of objects
1
Material
Iron, Steel
Manufacturer/ Brand
Imperial - The Good Companion
Style
Design
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
28 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Verification Marks
Yes
Estimated period
1930-1940
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