196X Princess (Keller und Knappich) 300 #241981
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Ovi Sergiu (ovisergiu)
Created: 07-30-2023 at 11:04PM
Last Edit: 07-30-2023 at 11:05PM
Description:
This beauty was listed on a German website and since I never saw one I thought I put it here also.
Princess 300 typewriter - GILDED
Manufacturer: Keller & Knappich GmbH Augsburg
This GOLDEN version of the Princess 300 was officially offered for sale by the manufacturer Keller & Knappich. Its price at that time is said to have been DM 900. With OFFICIAL confirmation of the genuine high-carat gold edition by the Gold- und Silberscheide Anstalt Dr. Walter & Schmidt GmbH Schwäbisch Gmünd. A few pieces have found their way into museums and collectors.
The following accessories to the machine are present:
- original written confirmation of genuine high karat gold plating from Gold- und Silberscheide Anstalt Dr. Walter & Schmidt GmbH Schwäbisch Gmünd, see picture.
- instruction manual
- warranty certificate with serial number: 241981, coincides with the serial number in the machine
- original gold coloured packed key for the case
- original matching case, the metal elements are also gold coloured
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