1923 Corona 3 #534611
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 08-28-2024 at 05:43PM
Last Edit: 08-28-2024 at 06:35PM
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Description:
I've passed on a number of these. They were either parts machines priced too high or had been abused. Like Remington Model 1s, they are magnets for tinkerers. So patience paid off. A well used example, but all there and after a homemade feed roller that spec'd out just perfect, she types again.
The ads are great and Corona spent a ton with 1/2 and 3/4 page ads in the big city papers.
This one had an owner's name under the escapement cover. Dr, C.larence L. Ayers (1877-1975) was a doctor in Georgia and state Senator.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 9561
As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.
Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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