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A Brief History of the Blickensderfer Typewriter:
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After inventing a small portable typewriter, George C. Blickensderfer established The Blickensderfer Manufacturing Company in Stamford, Connecticut in 1889. The Blickensderfer typewriter was the first truly lightweight practical typewriter to be produced in quantity. At first, the Blickensderfer used the “Ideal” keyboard but later models changed to the “Universal” keyboard to meet popular demand. The “Blick” as the Blickensderfer was affectionately named, printed from an ink roll, had a double shift and a keyboard with 28 keys capable of writing 84 characters. The Blickensderfer achieved world wide popularity, due in part to the over 100 different type-wheels and keyboards available with the machine.
In 1897, Blickensderfer produced an improved model, with its Blickensderfer No. 7 typewriter. Further improvements were made in 1907 when the company manufactured the Blickensderfer No. 8 typewriter. The Blickensderfer typewriter was the first machine to be produced with its own portable wooden traveling case.
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We offer the following Antique Typewriters:
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About Our Antique Blickensderfer Typewriters:
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We acquire our antique Blickensderfer typewriters from original owners, estate sales and auctions
and discriminantly select only those machines that we believe will appeal to our customers.
After an initial inspection and comprehensive cleaning we then grade our antique typewriters using the scale below. Those typewriters classified as either Platinum, Gold or Silver are then restored to their near original condition by professional typewriter technicians. Each typewriter is gently cleaned with non-abrassive chemicals and
solvents, oiled, mechanically adjusted and restored using original
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parts. We strive to retain the original decals and stencils on each typewriter. For each individual typewriter we identify any marks or blemishes where applicable to ensure you are aware of the overall condition of the antique typewriter in question prior to ordering.
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How we rate our Antique Typewriters:
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Platinum: These typewriters are in either Near Mint or Restored condition and may show slight cosmetic defects attributable to the age of the typewriter not due to negligence or human intervention.
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Gold: These typewriters are in Very Good
condition and may show some cosmetic defects attibutable to age and human
intervention, but the functionality and overall cosmetic integrity is very good.
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Silver: These typewriters are in Good
condition and may have some cosmetic defects but are in overall good working order.
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Bronze: These typewriters are in Average
condition and may have several cosmetic and functional defects and may require restoration or could best serve as a non-functional antique display piece.
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Nickel: These typewriters are in Poor
condition and may exhibit several cosmetic and functional defects. Some or many parts may be rusted. These could best serve for restoration parts or for your own vintage project.
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