1938 Smith Corona Sterling #2A 45978
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 06-07-2024 at 05:16PM
Last Edit: 06-07-2024 at 06:10PM
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Description:
No case queen this one. The paper table had seen a lot of work and only about 20% of "Sterling" remained. It was dropped on the front and dented up. The dents were, mostly, formed out with a block of wood. The body was 3-step polished.
She's a nice typer just like her 1A sibling.
Eddie probably sold this typewriter when it was new. See the last two pics.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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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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