The Postal #3 Typewriter
Antique The Postal No. 3 Typewriter (Serial No. 10444) | Early 1900s Typewheel Display Artifact on Original Wooden Base
📖 Product Overview: Early 20th-Century Typewheel Innovation
Presenting a fascinating piece of early American typewriter history: an authentic The Postal No. 3 Typewriter (Serial No. 10444). 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.
Mounted 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.
⚠️ Condition & Mechanical Notes: Sold strictly for Display
Please note that this historic machine is sold strictly as a display artifact and prop/museum showpiece.
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Mechanical Motion: The main internal gearing and carriage mechanism move, but the machine is non-working for practical writing.
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Non-Standard Ribbon Spools: 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.
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Base & Lid Details: Includes its original wooden baseboard. Offered without a top wooden cover lid.
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Cosmetic Presentation: 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.
📋 Quick Specifications Overview
| Feature | Specification Details |
| Model | The Postal No. 3 Typewriter |
| Serial Number | 10444 (Early 1900s Production) |
| Mechanism Type | Rotating Typewheel Architecture |
| Functional Status | Display / Prop Artifact Only (Non-working for daily typing) |
| Base & Accessories | Includes original wooden base (No top cover lid included) |
| Ribbon Details | Fitted with original non-standard narrow dry ribbon |
| Global Shipping | FREE US & UK Shipping Included |
| Restoration Experts | Walid Saad & Joujou (BBC's The Repair Shop) |
🌍 Global Shipping, Timelines & Tariff Information
🇺🇸 United States & 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Shipping (100% Free & All-Inclusive): Standard local and international shipping to the US and UK is completely free and included in the listed price. All US import tariffs and customs duties are fully prepaid by our workshop, with zero hidden fees or border delays.
🌐 International Shipping (Europe, Australia, Canada & Rest of World): Dispatched via fully tracked air courier directly to your door in 3 to 7 working days.