Bremerton Office Machine Company

Smith-Premier 2 from the Year 1900

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This Smith-Premier 2 typewriter is a customers brought into the shop for a complete work over. According to the serial number 45347 the typewriter is from the year 1900. The typewriter received a new platen, paper roller, new rubber feet and that glorious inch and a half wide ribbon. Typical of the Smith-Premier typewriters that wander into the shop this beast was pretty gunked up. I'm again grateful for the water bath sonicators … [Read more...]

History UnCorked: The Typewriter Kitsap History Museum June 23

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Join me THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2022, 7 PM – 8:30 PM History UnCorked: The Typewriter There will be typewriters on display from the Museum collection plus typewriters to play with that I'll bring from the shop. I'll be blabbering away about typewriters, a brief history of early machines and some local Kitsap typewriter stuff. I'm sure I'll feature Mr. Montgomery in there somewhere! Kitsap History Museum Facebook … [Read more...]

1939 Erika 5 Portable Typewriter – For Sale $445

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This 1939 Erika 5 Portable Typewriter is for sale. The typewriter features Pica typeface and is a nice snappy typing machine. The machine has new grommets and new draw cord. The accompanying carrying case is no great shakes so avert your gaze. Otherwise a fine example of an Erika. Pica type face, 10 cpi. 781330/5 For Sale $445     Consign … [Read more...]

1928 Red Royal Portable P Typewriter – For Sale $695

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This Red Royal Portable P Typewriter from the year 1928 is for sale. The typewriter is recently serviced, enjoys jumping over lazy dogs and sports a new platen, new rubber feet, new handle for the carrying case and the decals look pretty good. The typewriter features Elite type face, 12 cpi. P111627 For Sale $695 … [Read more...]