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1917 Hammond Multiplex Closed Ideal Serial # 110503 1917 Hammond Multiplex Closed Ideal typewriter, Serial # 110503 Reinier Verkleij's 1917 Hammond Multiplex Closed Ideal typewriter. 2024-07-15 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Reinier Verkleij: 1917 Hammond Multiplex Closed Ideal Serial # 110503 Hammond Multiplex closed ideal typewriter. Has Dutch keys for caps figs, and backspace. Got the machine 6-7 months ago, and it has been at a repair shops ever since. I wanted to post pictures when it was done, but I can't wait any longer, haha.
The machine that started the collecting journey. Restored and in fully functioning order. Just needs new ribbon and an impression strip, bothvare on their way. Will provide a typesample once I get it all.

1917 Hammond Multiplex Closed Ideal #110503

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Reinier Verkleij (DonaldDutchie)
Created: 08-10-2023 at 12:14AM
Last Edit: 07-15-2024 at 04:39AM

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Hammond Multiplex closed ideal typewriter. Has Dutch keys for caps figs, and backspace. Got the machine 6-7 months ago, and it has been at a repair shops ever since. I wanted to post pictures when it was done, but I can't wait any longer, haha.
The machine that started the collecting journey. Restored and in fully functioning order. Just needs new ribbon and an impression strip, bothvare on their way. Will provide a typesample once I get it all.

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The back. Just noticed the rubber isn't that bad actually.
The back. Just noticed the rubber isn't that bad actually.

Serial number, 110503
Serial number, 110503

Like other Closed Ideal machines on the website, it has a seal from the Importer and it's intended markers on it.
Like other Closed Ideal machines on the website, it has a seal from the Importer and it's intended markers on it.

The Hammond plate.
The Hammond plate.

No idea what this means. Sometimes a number like this one is in the wooden hood. This one has in engraved into the bottom plate. Maybe it's the 428th typewriter intended to be imported by Ruys Handelsvereeniging? More info would be much appreciated!
No idea what this means. Sometimes a number like this one is in the wooden hood. This one has in engraved into the bottom plate. Maybe it's the 428th typewriter intended to be imported by Ruys Handelsvereeniging? More info would be much appreciated!

The Multiplex plate with the decal on it. Looks very good in my opinion, colours are very bright(although I haven't taken a good enough picture to show it)
The Multiplex plate with the decal on it. Looks very good in my opinion, colours are very bright(although I haven't taken a good enough picture to show it)

The locking mechanism. Present on both sides. Bit rusty but functional.
The locking mechanism. Present on both sides. Bit rusty but functional.

Hunter: Reinier Verkleij (DonaldDutchie)

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22 year old Dutch collector. Interested in any era of typewriters except for most post 1980's machines.


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