Vintage Blickensderfer No 5 portable typewriter with case c1906 #4243

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Vintage
c1906
~ "Blickensderfer No.5" ~
Portable Typewriter
with
Case.

This "Blickensderfer No.5" portable typewriter dates from around 1906, it comes in its' wooden case and is "as found" condition.

In 1891, George C. Blickensderfer (1850-1917) invented a small portable writing machine that featured the ability to change type styles at will, with an interchangeable type head. This unique design formed the basis of a typewriter manufacturing business that lasted almost thirty years.The model No.5 was first manufactured in 1895.

The typewriter has the usual scuffs, marks and scratches that you would associate with a machine of this age.
The exposed metalwork has some loss of finish in places and there are also areas of surface rust.
The applied metal plaque on the front of the machine has "Blickensderfer Stamford,Conn., U.S.A." impressed in to it.
The machine has the serial number "9327".
The keys undamaged and the letters, numbers and symbols are still clear and legible with a fair colour.
The folding space bar is present and folds away well.
The print head rotates as it should and hits the platen and ink roller when the keys are depressed.
The carriage moves along when typing and the space bar is used, the platen does rotate.
The machine has its' fitted oak case, there is a little damage to the wood on the rear corners and joints.
The 'eyes' where the side catches locate are missing.
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