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1899 Blickensderfer 5 Serial # 48156 1899 Blickensderfer 5 typewriter, Serial # 48156 Edward Onda's 1899 Blickensderfer 5 typewriter. 2018-06-02 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Edward Onda: 1899 Blickensderfer 5 Serial # 48156 This unit is in pretty decent condition. Some cleaning and adjustments are required to make fully functional. Type head works, but is slow to return. Mechanisms show buildup. The case is intact and in good condition. I will update after repairs are completed.

1899 Blickensderfer 5 #48156

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Edward Onda (ejonda)
Created: 05-27-2018 at 02:33PM
Last Edit: 06-02-2018 at 07:41PM


Description:

This unit is in pretty decent condition. Some cleaning and adjustments are required to make fully functional. Type head works, but is slow to return. Mechanisms show buildup. The case is intact and in good condition. I will update after repairs are completed.

Typeface Specimen:

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Unit Badge Plate
Unit Badge Plate

Page Ruler/Scale
Page Ruler/Scale

Patent Plate
Patent Plate

Serial Number
Serial Number

Unit in case
Unit in case

Type head removed during cleaning.  Part shows a "D" initialed in the underside.. probably the assembler mark
Type head removed during cleaning. Part shows a "D" initialed in the underside.. probably the assembler mark

Hunter: Edward Onda (ejonda)

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I have been collecting, restoring, and repairing, for a bit over 2 years now. The Majority of my collection is Mid and early century, and my preferred period is developing more to 19th century and early 20th. I am currently seeking more 19th century models to add to the collection.



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