Mercedes Prima - Typewriter - 1930-1940
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Mercedes Prima mechanical portable typewriter, produced in Thüringen, Germany, circa 1930–1940, in excellent condition and in working order, with verification marks, black cast-iron body, dimensions 325 × 125 × 270 mm, weight about 5 kg.
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Description from the seller
Offer from inheritance:
Historical mechanical compact travel-typewriter Nobel brand “Mercedes- Prima” manufactured around 1930
Description
The Mercedes-Bureau-Maschinen G.m.b.H was founded in 1906 in Berlin. In 1908 the company moved to Mehlis/Thuringia. After 1930, small typewriters were also part of the program. This includes the Mercedes Prima from 1937/38.
The high-gloss, black finish with gold lettering “Mercedes Prima” and the company logo gives the machine a certain sense of quality. The machine does not yet have an automatic ribbon switch. With the help of a small wheel on the right side, the black ribbon is wound back.
Technically, it was a type-bar machine with front action and Wagner drive. The model is equipped with a 4-row QWERTY keyboard, a line feed, and a backspace key.
Material/Technology
Metal, paint, rubber / type-bar Wagner drive, carriage shift
Dimensions
Length: 325 mm, Height: 125 mm, Width: 270 mm, Weight: 4.8 kg
The typewriter is in good overall condition for its age. This applies to both the appearance and the flawlessly functioning technology!!
Offer from inheritance:
Historical mechanical compact travel-typewriter Nobel brand “Mercedes- Prima” manufactured around 1930
Description
The Mercedes-Bureau-Maschinen G.m.b.H was founded in 1906 in Berlin. In 1908 the company moved to Mehlis/Thuringia. After 1930, small typewriters were also part of the program. This includes the Mercedes Prima from 1937/38.
The high-gloss, black finish with gold lettering “Mercedes Prima” and the company logo gives the machine a certain sense of quality. The machine does not yet have an automatic ribbon switch. With the help of a small wheel on the right side, the black ribbon is wound back.
Technically, it was a type-bar machine with front action and Wagner drive. The model is equipped with a 4-row QWERTY keyboard, a line feed, and a backspace key.
Material/Technology
Metal, paint, rubber / type-bar Wagner drive, carriage shift
Dimensions
Length: 325 mm, Height: 125 mm, Width: 270 mm, Weight: 4.8 kg
The typewriter is in good overall condition for its age. This applies to both the appearance and the flawlessly functioning technology!!
Details
Specific region of origin
Thüringen
Iron type
Cast iron
Weight
5 kg
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Top condition - ready for use
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Iron
Manufacturer/ Brand
Mercedes Prima
Colour
Black
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
125 mm
Width
270 mm
Depth
325 mm
In Working Order
Yes
Verification Marks
Yes
Estimated period
1930-1940
