1892 Salter 5 #2158
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Martin Howard (MartinHoward)
Created: 06-17-2017 at 09:26AM
Last Edit: 11-07-2020 at 01:17PM
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Description:
The Salter 5 is a gorgeous example of a Victorian typewriter with its elegant form and gold decorative motifs.
The Geo. Salter & Co. of West Bromwich (see factory below) patented their typewriter in 1892 and began manufacturing in 1896. Model 5 was the first designated model number that they used. As with other 19th century typewriters, model 1 was sometimes renamed with a later model number to give the impression that the typewriter was proven and successful.
The Salter Co. were well known at the time as the makers of spring scales and in particular penny scales, which were a common feature in train stations and other public areas. Today, the Salter Company is the largest maker of British scales.
To learn more about the Salter 5 please visit my website - www.antiquetypewriters.com
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Hunter: Martin Howard (MartinHoward)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
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I am a collector of 19th century typewriters and have built a collection that shows the remarkable ingenuity and beauty of the world's first typewriters. I have always been interested in the beginnings of a machine when there is an eruption of approaches to making it. Early typewriters are an exceptional example of this incubation period.
My collection can be seen at antiquetypewriters.com
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the Salter 5 on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the Salter Serial Number page and the Salter 5 By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.
