Rare British Empire Service Model Typewriter

£325.00
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The  British  Empire "Service Model" Typewriter

Only the 3rd we have ever seen of this model 

All Black Enamel instead of chrome metal. 

There is nearly no information on this machine as we personally did not see any of it ever and it was so distinguished in our very wide collection of Empire Typewriters & Hermes Baby Typewriters. 

Due to the black Enamel and the British Flag and name, "Service Model", it was definitely used by Military. 

Serial from 52XXX and no clear dates for this model.. which makes it another mystery. 

What makes it Special?

The Typewriter, and while cleaning, we noticed that all the main body is made of Black Metal and not Silver Coloured metal. 

Every thing about it, other than the keys is not shinny and surely made for usage in war. The concept is Similar to the German machines used in the War that had no Chrome and all were replaced with black or dark enamel so it doesn't reflect the light in the dark. 

The case, the locks, and even the leather handle are all in Dark when on other models that are Brown and Chromed.

What we love about it is the Red Back Space. 

    Cosmetics:

    Typewriter was professionally cleaned but it will show a lot of age marks on it.

    Please inspect all the photos to evaluate.  

    Age signs will show on the paint as these have been used Before and After WW2.

    Mechanics:

    All Checked and cleared to Type. 

    It will normally type but it is surely not ready for long hours of typing. 

    This Typewriter Model is Designed with Limited Features as there is only one colour, One sided Vibrator Ribbon Holder, No line spacing lever, simple Cap lock,  small platen, No margin release, and ultra thin. 

    It has a Bell and Back Space with manual shift lock on the right. 

    Case/Bag/Lid:

    Handle are pins are original with all having age marks. 

    Cover is marked as in pictures. 

    Bottom is marked. 

    Considerably fine for its age. 

    Ribbon:

    New Black  Ribbon Fitted on original matte metal spools. 

    Keyboard & Font/Typeface:

    QWERTY Keyboard with  Elite Typeface 

     

    Thank you 

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