Orbis - Typewriter - 1940-1950
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Orbis portable typewriter, made in Germany around 1949, in good condition with minor wear and aging signs, weighing 10 kg with dimensions 35 × 18 × 40 cm, in working order and with verification marks, antique black style.
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The Orbis typewriter, produced in Germany in 1949.
It represents the immediate predecessor and prototype of the famous Olympia SM1 series.
The dispute over the name: After World War II, the employees of the original Olympia factory located in Erfurt (in the Soviet-occupied zone) fled to West Germany. There they founded a new plant in Wilhelmshaven. The temporary brand: Since rights to the name "Olympia" were still the subject of an international legal dispute with the party remaining in the East, the new Western company temporarily marketed its models under the Orbis name.
Once the legal case was resolved in favor of the Western factory at the end of 1949, production continued under the definitive brand Olympia, rebranding this particular mechanical housing as the legendary portable model SM1. For this reason, the pure Orbis models were produced in a limited edition of only about 12,300 units."
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Researcher of collectibles: rare pieces in pristine condition. Professional packaging!!
Translated by Google TranslateThe Orbis typewriter, produced in Germany in 1949.
It represents the immediate predecessor and prototype of the famous Olympia SM1 series.
The dispute over the name: After World War II, the employees of the original Olympia factory located in Erfurt (in the Soviet-occupied zone) fled to West Germany. There they founded a new plant in Wilhelmshaven. The temporary brand: Since rights to the name "Olympia" were still the subject of an international legal dispute with the party remaining in the East, the new Western company temporarily marketed its models under the Orbis name.
Once the legal case was resolved in favor of the Western factory at the end of 1949, production continued under the definitive brand Olympia, rebranding this particular mechanical housing as the legendary portable model SM1. For this reason, the pure Orbis models were produced in a limited edition of only about 12,300 units."
Seller's Story
Researcher of collectibles: rare pieces in pristine condition. Professional packaging!!
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
10 kg
Title additional information
Orbis (Olympia)
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Steel
Manufacturer/ Brand
Orbis
Style
Antique
Colour
Black
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
18 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
40 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Verification Marks
Yes
Estimated period
1940-1950
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