19XX Smith Corona Super Sterling #3LRJ320843
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Erwin vanD (Typewriterfan)
Created: 05-28-2025 at 03:07PM
Last Edit: 05-29-2025 at 02:18PM
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Description:
It is a Singapore SCM Super Sterling, but i don't know if this one belongs in the gallery of manual Super Sterlings.
Dating this machine is difficult, I don't really know, hence the 19XX.
I have also been looking at ID labels on the bottom of these machines, this one is caled a '3L' model but my similar Electra Automatic is called a '3LRG' model.
I will update that gallery too, a link below.
A nice bright blue typewriter, from the electric/mechanical periode.
These typewriters have exchangeable slugs and keycaps, but I haven't been able to find these online.
Only those for previous models and made out of copper.
If somebody has more info...
Fun Fact, Tarifs are a hot item now , but that's not new.
When looking for information about this typewriter I've stumbled upon a investigation from the U.S. International Trade Commission.
The title is "Portable electric typewriters from Singapore" . A link below.
Link added to the date code research at TWDB
Typeface Specimen:
Links:
- SMC Electra Automatic Model 3LRG
- U.S. International Trade Commission. "Portable electric typewriters from Singapore"
- TWDB date code research
Photos:
Hunter: Erwin vanD (Typewriterfan)
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Hello,
Typerwriterfan from the Netherlands, recently bought a few typewriters again and started cleaning and adjusting them.
I haven't touched a typewriter in a long time, but it's fun working with them again.
This is a great database and I will try to contribute too.
Have a nice day,
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