Working and ready for use. With new ink ribbon in the original metal double coil. The Royal 10 was introduced in 1914. This version was produced from 1914 to 1923. Manufacturer: Royal Typewriter Company, New York, USA Serial no: X 487184 This is the first version of the Royal 10. It has two glass panels on each side with a facetted edge. The later version had 1 glass panel on each side. Through these glass panels, you can see the mechanism. The glass panels are facet cut. The frame is made of cast iron. The keys have a layer of glass and the space bar a layer of wood. The Royal 10 was the most solid and sturdiest type of machine on the market at the time. The item will be carefully packaged and sent by registered mail with Track & Trace.