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1931 Triumph Klein-Triumph Serial # 88270 1931 Triumph Klein-Triumph typewriter, Serial # 88270 Brian Brumfield's 1931 Triumph Klein-Triumph typewriter. 2023-07-14 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Brian Brumfield: 1931 Triumph Klein-Triumph Serial # 88270 Beautiful machine with original case, ribbon spools, and the plastic window on the back is intact. QWERTZ keyboard.

I believe, based on Robert Messenger's extensive posts on the Triumph portable line, that this is indeed a 1931 Triumph Klein-Portable (aka Model 1). It was superseded by the Triumph Norm and then the Perfekt line.

1931 Triumph Klein-Triumph #88270

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Brian Brumfield (bsbrum)
Created: 02-07-2014 at 08:32PM
Last Edit: 07-14-2023 at 04:08PM


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Beautiful machine with original case, ribbon spools, and the plastic window on the back is intact. QWERTZ keyboard.

I believe, based on Robert Messenger's extensive posts on the Triumph portable line, that this is indeed a 1931 Triumph Klein-Portable (aka Model 1). It was superseded by the Triumph Norm and then the Perfekt line.

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New rubber feet, by way of Lowe's specialty hardware; grommet.
New rubber feet, by way of Lowe's specialty hardware; grommet.

Rubber grommet from Lowe's
Rubber grommet from Lowe's

The coolest typewriter badge that I've ever seen. Silver plate and blue glass. Gorgeous!
The coolest typewriter badge that I've ever seen. Silver plate and blue glass. Gorgeous!




Hunter: Brian Brumfield (bsbrum)

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I love machines, machining, creating things from nothing. Typewriters have struck a romantic chord in me, thanks to my oldest son, and I am working with him and the rest of our family to acquire, restore, repair many machines.
Our collection grows in fits and spurts - as the seasons change. We make a lot of acquisitions at estate sales, yard and garage sales, thrift stores, online, and through personal connections.
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