Antique Art Deco Royal "P" De Luxe Typewriter c. 1933
$795
ABOUT
An antique Art Deco Royal "P" De Luxe typewriter in high gloss black with nickel and glass keys, gull wings, ribbon caps and original leather case. Serial number: P329745. The carriage and space bar function well, no keys stick and the ribbon is good. See typing example. It has retained its original finish with minor blemishes.
- CREATOR Royal Typewriter Company.
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DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1935.
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MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel, Metal, Nickel, Glass.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor blemishes on the body. Case has wear throughout and missing handle.
- DIMENSIONS H 5.5 in. W 13 in. D 11 in., Case: H 6 in. W 13 in. D 12 in.
HISTORY
The Royal Typewriter Company was founded by Edward B. Hess and Lewis C. Myers in January 1904 in a machine shop in Brooklyn, New York.