Hermes Media - Hermes media - Typewriter - 1950-1960

Vintage mechanical typewriter - Hermes Media (1951) - Paillard S.A.

We offer you a superb portable mechanical typewriter from the prestigious Swiss brand Hermes, model Media, produced in 1951 by Paillard S.A. in Yverdon, Switzerland.
A true icon of Swiss precision, this "Media" model shares the robust mechanism of the famous Hermes 2000, designed to provide a smooth, fast, and particularly reliable typing experience. It sports its original olive green textured paint (style "seafoam green" or wrinkled green) typical of the brand, with its original logo elegantly painted in orange/red on the upper casing.
Key features:
• Origin/Provenance: Yverdon, Switzerland (original marking "Made in Switzerland - Paillard S.A. Yverdon").
• Era of manufacture: 1951 (Serial number: 2095319).
• Keyboard: Original AZERTY, complete with its green contrasted keys well preserved.
• Total weight: 7.36 kg (including its case).
Cosmetic and mechanical condition:
• Aesthetics: Beautiful overall condition. The textured paint shows a superb vintage patina with no major wear. The "Hermes Media" and "Fabrique en Suisse" markings are perfectly legible.
• Mechanical: The keys and character bars operate normally. The black (platen) roller with scale is in place, as is the two-tone ribbon (black and red).
• Accessories: Sold mounted on its original wooden base and supplied in its rigid original carrying case covered with matching green fabric. The handle and metal fittings show light superficial oxidation marks, testifying to its authenticity.
An exceptional historic writing piece, sought after by industrial design collectors or perfect to add a retro-chic touch to a workspace.

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