1964 Smith Corona Coronet Electric #6SV106672
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 04-09-2024 at 08:53AM
Last Edit: 10-12-2024 at 04:25AM
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Description:
A nice 2nd gen example. The 6SE models don't have the "Coronet Electric" on the facing plate. These early Coronets, before they went all 'fleetwood,'are just sharp looking. Oh and they can type if that's your thing. This one was parked because the typebar support/pad came unattached. This wouldn't allow it to shift so the upper case was way off. The A/a slug is scored/chipped and the W/w is out of alignment.
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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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