1951 Erika 8 #1185870
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Torsten Ludwar (Luto77)
Created: 02-09-2015 at 03:08PM
Last Edit: 02-21-2015 at 03:10PM
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Description:
I specially like this typewriter. I did get the machine not functional. The typewriter was dropped. Many parts were warped or bent. Despite this, the repair was simple. Very sturdy little typewriter and a fine example of the transition from manufacturer Seidel & Naumann AG to VEB Schreibmaschinenwerk Dresden after the WW II.
After the repair, fully functional again.
Manufacturer: VVB Mechanik vorm. Seidel & Naumann VEB Dresden
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Hunter: Torsten Ludwar (Luto77)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 2360
I am fascinated by the mechanics of the various typewriters. I love the challenge to repair even severe cases. I'm trying to preserve the testimonies of the history of the typewriters.
I live near Dresden, so I am interested especially for the history of Seidel & Naumann AG and the typewriters model 'Erika' before and after the 2nd World War produced in Dresden.
Member of international forum historic office world (I.F.H.B. e.V.)
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