1914 Early Royal 10 Typewriter

Extremely Early  Royal 10 with serial from 1914- X-182XXX

This is the First variation (173000 to 212000) had two open rectangular holes (No Glass)  in the side, surrounded by pinstriping.

This is the Same Model Taylor Swift used in one of her viral Video. 

Professionally restored to working condition and a much better state from what it was. 

Types in Red and Black. 

PICA typeface with 10pts/Inch. 

Smooth typing with a nice Dinging bell at the end of your line. 

Cosmetically, for its age it is in very good to excellent condition. 

Age signs will show on chrome metal parts 

Age signs and scratches and paint loss s on the main frame specially on the front corners. 

Clean Key legends, all original. 

Mechanical condition: 

TYPES but will not recommend for a fast typist or heavy typing as it will have occasional sticky keys or carriage wont advance, due to age. 

Carriage was fully removed for a deep clean. please check pictures. 

Ribbon is Black and Red on original metal spools. 

Cosmetic condition: 

Please check the typewriter pictures to evaluate the cosmetic condition as its considerably very good for its age. 

Feet are worn and it is fitted and secured by screws on its base.  

 Clean keys. Minor age signs on them. 

Typeface and Keyboard.

Pica typeface and a QWERTY keyboard.