{"product_id":"active-index-typewriter-with-original-manual","title":"Active index Typewriter with Original Manual","description":"\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs per the Virtual typewriter museum. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive\" is the export name for this relatively rare circular index typewriter that was originally marketed in Germany as the Aktiv.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003eThe Active is a clumsy little machine made of sheet metal, very similar to toys like the Rico. In fact, sources disagree over the actual status of this machine. Apparently it was not intended to be a toy, but it was mostly sold in toy shops. The Tietze company had earlier produced the equally confusing Famous typewriter (aka Victoria).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003eThere are several versions of this machine, with and without the embossed white name on the paper table, nickel-plated sides and serial numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003eThis was part of our personal collection and it included the rare original manual. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003eCase is there but will not close, worn from the back. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003eCosmetically its an excellent specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanically, it is not working as it was intended to be a Toy. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis is a collectable version. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial 3478 from 1931. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRibbon is original and dry, and again, it will not print. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill supply with another Mettoy Elegant Toy typewriter, its a tin, collectable condition and will be included in this sale. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr \u0026 Mrs Vintage Typewriters ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50143270240487,"sku":null,"price":341.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2384\/6833\/files\/DSC_8830.jpg?v=1724259323","url":"https:\/\/mrmrsvintagetypewriters.com\/no-us\/products\/active-index-typewriter-with-original-manual","provider":"Mr \u0026 Mrs Vintage Typewriters ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}