1957 Underwood SX #11-7985846
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Brian Goode (vinylspin)
Created: 07-02-2020 at 07:41PM
Last Edit: 06-22-2024 at 08:00PM
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Description:
This looks to be nearly identical to the SX150,, just with different branding. I suspect that would put int in the mid to late '50s. This typer was beyond filthy when I got it - I looked as though it had been used to hold a shed door open for a long while. I got everything unfrozen and typing correctly, thou I did leave a fair amount of "patina".
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Hunter: Brian Goode (vinylspin)
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I am a retro post-punk meta-hipster, bassist, raconteur, techno-archivist, humorist, optimist, bon vivant and a fan of vinyl records, early 80's Japanese hi-fi gear, photography and obsolete but useful machines of all kinds. I am the proud owner of a 1970 Hermes 3000 and a 1940's Remington Rand typing desk.
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My dog Koa and I live in Buckeye, AZ.
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