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Grandjean Stenography Machine – with original case, circa 1950-1960.
Rare device for fast note-taking (stenotype) from the Grandjean brand, presented in its rigid original case. Mechanical model with a specific keyboard and a printing system on paper tape, used for professional stenography (secretarial work, courts, journalists…).

The set includes the machine, the tape support with paper roll, and the carrying case. Typical mid-20th-century design with ivory keys and a pastel green chassis. Good overall condition with normal signs of use related to age (see photos).

Old technical object, at once functional and decorative, ideal for a collector, industrial decoration, or vintage office universe.

Machine à sténographie Grandjean – avec mallette d’origine, vers 1950-1960.
Rare appareil de prise de notes rapide (sténotype) de la marque Grandjean, présenté dans sa mallette rigide d’origine. Modèle mécanique avec clavier spécifique et système d’impression sur bande papier, utilisé pour la sténographie professionnelle (secrétariat, tribunaux, journalistes…).

L’ensemble comprend la machine, le support de bande avec rouleau papier et la mallette de transport. Design typique du milieu du XXe siècle avec touches ivoire et carrosserie vert pastel. Bon état général avec traces d’usage normales liées à l’âge (voir photos).

Objet technique ancien, à la fois fonctionnel et décoratif, idéal pour collectionneur, décoration industrielle ou univers bureau vintage.

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Grandjean stenography machine - Typewriter - 1950-1960

1950-1960 - Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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Grandjean stenography machine, a French model from 1950–1960, in good condition with age-related wear and in working order, with dimensions 22 cm wide, 17 cm high and 12 cm deep, made of steel, Bakelite and plastic, supplied with its original rigid case.

Grandjean stenography machine - Typewriter - 1950-1960

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Grandjean stenography machine, a French model from 1950–1960, in good condition with age-related wear and in working order, with dimensions 22 cm wide, 17 cm high and 12 cm deep, made of steel, Bakelite and plastic, supplied with its original rigid case.

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