Royal Arrow - Typewriter - 1940-1950

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Brand: Royal Arrow; portable typewriter in good condition with small signs of aging and spots.

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A characterful Royal Portable typewriter from the 1940s, equipped with a rare AZERTY keyboard and original red velvet carrying case. This mechanical typewriter is a tribute to the golden age of correspondence and creativity. The keys are round, with white letters on black, and the device features charming functions such as 'SHIFT FREEDOM' and 'MAR REL'.

Perfect as a decorative object, collectible, or functional writing aid for the nostalgic writer. The typewriter is visually in excellent condition and adds a poetic accent to any interior.

Brand: Royal Typewriter Company (VS)
Probably a Royal Portable, from around the late 1930s to the early 1940s.
Keyboard: AZERTY layout, designed for French-speaking regions.
Special tests: 'SHIFT FREEDOM' and 'MAR REL' (Margin Release) indicate a mid-20th-century model with user-friendly innovations.
Suitcase: Original carrying case with red velvet lining.

A characterful Royal Portable typewriter from the 1940s, equipped with a rare AZERTY keyboard and original red velvet carrying case. This mechanical typewriter is a tribute to the golden age of correspondence and creativity. The keys are round, with white letters on black, and the device features charming functions such as 'SHIFT FREEDOM' and 'MAR REL'.

Perfect as a decorative object, collectible, or functional writing aid for the nostalgic writer. The typewriter is visually in excellent condition and adds a poetic accent to any interior.

Brand: Royal Typewriter Company (VS)
Probably a Royal Portable, from around the late 1930s to the early 1940s.
Keyboard: AZERTY layout, designed for French-speaking regions.
Special tests: 'SHIFT FREEDOM' and 'MAR REL' (Margin Release) indicate a mid-20th-century model with user-friendly innovations.
Suitcase: Original carrying case with red velvet lining.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
R. Portable typewriter
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
United States
Material
Steel
Manufacturer/ Brand
Royal Arrow
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
33 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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