By the late 1930's, the American Remington typewriter organisation was a true multi-national with factories all over the world.  This included a subsiduary in England.  As well as office typewriters, Remington were a major manufacturer of portable machines too.  Beginning with these in 1922, the portable range expanded into lightweight, heavy duty and even noiseless typewriters.  The Remington Home Portable was the most basic of the range, devoid of all frills and intended to be competitive in price with second hand typewriters of other makes.  Versions of this machine were assembled in Remington's London factory using parts sent over from America.

 

These machines were very popular before the war, enabling the average person to have a typewriter at home.  Something which had only been a luxury item before.  There are still many survivors around, but this particular machine is in exceptional condition.  Furthermore, ALL the normally deteriorated rubber parts have been replaced - platen, feedrolls and even the hardened rubber feet have been renewed.  It comes with the ORIGINAL manufacturers instruction leaflet and carry case.  Truly a 'time capsule' typewriter !

 

The Home Portable boasts a 42 character keyboard and a single colour ribbon mechanism, but as a very basic typewriter - nothing else !  However, as a 'no frills' machine, it makes an ideal introduction to the world of vintage typewriters for the beginner.  The perfect gift for someone special - or simply treat yourself !

 

PRICE £295