Active index Typewriter with Original Manual

As per the Virtual typewriter museum. 

Active" is the export name for this relatively rare circular index typewriter that was originally marketed in Germany as the Aktiv.

The 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).

There are several versions of this machine, with and without the embossed white name on the paper table, nickel-plated sides and serial numbers.

This was part of our personal collection and it included the rare original manual. 

Case is there but will not close, worn from the back. 

Cosmetically its an excellent specimen.

Mechanically, it is not working as it was intended to be a Toy. 

this is a collectable version. 

Serial 3478 from 1931. 

Ribbon is original and dry, and again, it will not print. 

Will supply with another Mettoy Elegant Toy typewriter, its a tin, collectable condition and will be included in this sale.