Torpedo modell 6 - Typewriter - 1930-1940

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Francisco Álvarez
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Estimate  € 150 - € 220
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€54
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€45
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€40

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Torpedo modell 6, a German cast‑iron mechanical typewriter from the 1930s–1940s in good used condition with small signs of aging, in working order, and featuring a French AZERTY keyboard and a wide carriage.

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Offered here is a beautiful, highly collectible Torpedo Modell 6 mechanical typewriter manufactured by Torpedo-Werke AG (Weil-Werke) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This heavy desktop model is celebrated worldwide among collectors for its incredibly fast and rhythmic typing action, stemming from its elite German mechanical engineering.

This specific unit features a hard-to-find French AZERTY keyboard layout and an extended wide carriage designed for handling wider document sheets and ledger paper. It displays the classic geometric metal hexagonal Torpedo emblem proudly on the front frame.

Weight 16 kgs made out of cast iron.

Offered here is a beautiful, highly collectible Torpedo Modell 6 mechanical typewriter manufactured by Torpedo-Werke AG (Weil-Werke) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This heavy desktop model is celebrated worldwide among collectors for its incredibly fast and rhythmic typing action, stemming from its elite German mechanical engineering.

This specific unit features a hard-to-find French AZERTY keyboard layout and an extended wide carriage designed for handling wider document sheets and ledger paper. It displays the classic geometric metal hexagonal Torpedo emblem proudly on the front frame.

Weight 16 kgs made out of cast iron.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Cast iron
Country of origin
Germany
Material
cast iron
Manufacturer/ Brand
Torpedo modell 6
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
21 cm
Width
47 cm
Depth
36 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
49
Objects sold
100%
Private

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