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1925 L.C. Smith 8 Serial # 551161-8 1925 L.C. Smith 8 typewriter, Serial # 551161-8 Milan Berta's 1925 L.C. Smith 8 typewriter. 2023-02-21 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Milan Berta: 1925 L.C. Smith 8 Serial # 551161-8 Found in the garden by the road, where it served as a decoration. I decided to buy it and save it from rusting. I haven't been able to decide for a year if it's reasonable to clean it. Surprisingly, it looks great after cleaning. It may be possible to write on it. I leave the repair to an experienced typewriter repairman.
Update:
Repair impossible, too much damaged parts. Sold as decoration 02/2023.

1925 L.C. Smith 8 #551161-8

Status: Sightings
Hunter: Milan Berta (OSMSK)
Created: 07-27-2021 at 12:34PM
Last Edit: 02-21-2023 at 11:22AM


Description:

Found in the garden by the road, where it served as a decoration. I decided to buy it and save it from rusting. I haven't been able to decide for a year if it's reasonable to clean it. Surprisingly, it looks great after cleaning. It may be possible to write on it. I leave the repair to an experienced typewriter repairman.
Update:
Repair impossible, too much damaged parts. Sold as decoration 02/2023.

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Hunter: Milan Berta (OSMSK)

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Historical typewriters, cameras, sewing machines, ... - all beautiful things, that work only on the basis of human skill and ability. Therefore, they deserve our attention and respect. I do not want to let those inventions that pushed us forward much faster than we were prepared, them disappear in this way.

Lives in Michalovce, Slovakia. Proud father of two children. Started collecting in March 2020. More a hunter than a collector or restorer. But determined to change it and bring the machines to a new life. Thank you in advance for any of your advice and help. (English is not my strong side, so I use Uncle Google's help. Correct me anytime).



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