1946 Smith Corona Sterling #4A201983
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 12-08-2023 at 10:22AM
Last Edit: 01-19-2025 at 02:25PM
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Description:
Very little evidence of much use. Sat in the case where it suffered some minor corrosion. The worst issue was the damage on the cover finish to an otherwise pristine body. I think something, an oil or solvent, was stored in the case and sat there for decades. Cleaned up nice!!!
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
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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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