197X Smith Corona Coronet Automatic 10 #6ESD 155966G
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 07-20-2025 at 10:07AM
Last Edit: 07-22-2025 at 06:01AM
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Description:
The woodgrain machines are 1970 on. The Coronet Automatic 10/12s were budget versions of the Electra 210/220s. The 10s are less common, and this one is super clean without the typical UV issues. However, some scrapes from being upside down in the case!
In 1964 the jeweled bearing escapement was introduced. Contrary to the matrix, this was more than just marketing.
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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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