{"product_id":"the-postal-typewriter","title":"The Postal #3 Typewriter","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntique The Postal No. 3 Typewriter (Serial No. 10444) | Early 1900s Typewheel Display Artifact on Original Wooden Base\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📖 Product Overview: Early 20th-Century Typewheel Innovation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresenting a fascinating piece of early American typewriter history: an authentic \u003cb\u003eThe Postal No. 3 Typewriter (Serial No. 10444)\u003c\/b\u003e. Manufactured in Norwalk, Connecticut, in the early 1900s, The Postal Typewriter Company introduced this ingenious, budget-conscious machine utilizing a central rotating typewheel mechanism rather than traditional individual typebars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on its original solid oak wooden base, this piece features exposed mechanical gearing, early key levers, and iconic front decal badging—making it a standout display showpiece for antique machinery archivists, prop houses, and interior design showcases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Condition \u0026amp; Mechanical Notes: Sold strictly for Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that this historic machine is sold strictly as a display artifact and prop\/museum showpiece.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMechanical Motion:\u003c\/b\u003e The main internal gearing and carriage mechanism move, but the machine is non-working for practical writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNon-Standard Ribbon Spools:\u003c\/b\u003e The Postal No. 3 utilizes a proprietary ribbon width smaller than standard modern 1\/2-inch spools; the original dry vintage ribbon is kept installed for authentic aesthetic preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase \u0026amp; Lid Details:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes its original wooden baseboard. Offered \u003cb\u003ewithout\u003c\/b\u003e a top wooden cover lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Presentation:\u003c\/b\u003e Displays a genuine vintage patina with authentic age wear, intact frame badging (\"The Postal Typewriter Company, Norwalk, Conn.\"), and original keycaps mounted on its wooden plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📋 Quick Specifications Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Postal No. 3 Typewriter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e10444\u003c\/b\u003e (Early 1900s Production)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMechanism Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating Typewheel Architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunctional Status\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisplay \/ Prop Artifact Only\u003c\/b\u003e (Non-working for daily typing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes original wooden base (No top cover lid included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRibbon Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted with original non-standard narrow dry ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlobal Shipping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREE US \u0026amp; UK Shipping Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRestoration Experts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalid Saad \u0026amp; Joujou (\u003ci\u003eBBC's The Repair Shop\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌍 Global Shipping, Timelines \u0026amp; Tariff Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e🇺🇸 United States \u0026amp; 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Shipping (100% Free \u0026amp; All-Inclusive):\u003c\/b\u003e Standard local and international shipping to the US and UK is completely free and included in the listed price. 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