Antique L C Smith & Corona Super Speed Typewriter c.1942

Description

ABOUT

An original LC Smith & Corona Typewriter with a 14 inch carriage. The serial number is 1A1758024-12 stamped in the inside. The keys are nickel with black face and white numbers. All the keys work properly. The carriage slides smoothly from side to side.

CREATOR LC Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc. Syracuse, NY.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1942.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel, Metal, Nickel.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor blemishes on the body. The ribbon is good. Several key faces are slightly turned. Type is stuck on all caps.
DIMENSIONS H 9.25 in. W 18.5 in. D 15 in.

HISTORY

The L.C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Company was founded in Syracuse, N.Y. on January, 1st, 1903. L.C. Smith & Bros. merged with Corona Typewriter Company in 1925 to become “L.C. Smith Bros. & Corona Typewriters, Inc.” headquartered in Syracuse, N.Y.See

Dimensions

18.5ʺW × 15ʺD × 9.25ʺH

Styles

Industrial

Period

Mid 20th Century

Country of Origin

United States

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Nickel

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Black

Condition Notes

see abovesee above