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1XXX Empire Model 1 Serial # 2547 1XXX Empire Model 1 typewriter, Serial # 2547 James Gifford's 1XXX Empire Model 1 typewriter. 2017-09-10 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of James Gifford: 1XXX Empire Model 1 Serial # 2547 I've seen a few Empires such as this one, and also their twin, the Wellington, always for way too much money and never working. This machine was quite reasonable and it works (sort of). I've also never seen one with its lid, which is pretty beaten up, but it exists. Hard to date this by the database (at least for me). Likely c 1900, I'd think, but any help appreciated. The machine seems complete and a good candidate for restoration, despite some rust and paint loss. Oh, and this typewriter once belonged to someone named Rose. I know this because she etched her name on the chin.

1XXX Empire Model 1 #2547

Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Gifford (giffer)
Created: 09-10-2017 at 08:38AM
Last Edit: 09-10-2017 at 08:40AM

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I've seen a few Empires such as this one, and also their twin, the Wellington, always for way too much money and never working. This machine was quite reasonable and it works (sort of). I've also never seen one with its lid, which is pretty beaten up, but it exists. Hard to date this by the database (at least for me). Likely c 1900, I'd think, but any help appreciated. The machine seems complete and a good candidate for restoration, despite some rust and paint loss. Oh, and this typewriter once belonged to someone named Rose. I know this because she etched her name on the chin.

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The Empire in its natural habitat.
The Empire in its natural habitat.











Detail from top of lid.
Detail from top of lid.



Hunter: James Gifford (giffer)

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I am a writer and book editor as well as a collector of typewriters. It started with an Hermes 3000 desktop, which I stupidly sold last year, but now another sits on my desk for typing envelopes with a beautiful sans serif typeface. I type every day on different machines in my collection, which stands at about 60 at the moment. Favourites include my two 3000s, a 1930s Smith-Corona Silent, the Olivetti Studio 44 (red case), and a crinkle, chrome-encircled Royal Quiet Deluxe. I have also been finding very inexpensive Royal 10s of late; I currently own three, two from the 1910s and the other a later model, and another (1931) I sold to a friend at cost for his son, who appreciates vintage things. I am always on the lookout for new and interesting machines and often trade or sell to try new models. Living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.


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