Thursday’s preview listing at the auction house featured a VERY sweet typewriter.
I really wanted to attend to place a bid on it. I had no idea if there would be a lot of interest (too rich for my blood), or no interest (within reach of my estate sale-sized wallet).
But in any case, I NEEDED to be there.
- The auction started at 6:00 pm.
- I had to be somewhere (close by) at 7:00 pm.
- The typewriter was #47 on the auction list.
- The auctioneer has a tendency to chat a lot and likes to share his questionable sense of humor.
You see my dilemma.
But I had to give it a shot.
Miraculously, the auctioneers had to be out by 7:15 for another function, so they FLEW through the listings with little to no banter between items. I clocked them at 30 seconds an item.
And not only was I there for the bidding, I WON it.
A 1917 Corona #3 Folding Typewriter, including case. It's so stinking cute, and its dimensions are smaller than a standard sheet of paper!
Only I can’t figure out how to fold it.
I found this guide online, and I know the carriage pulls up and folds out over the keys, but the physics of it escapes me.
(Any folding suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated.)
Mr. VJIMT wishes my obsession were a little less heavy.
Maybe I should stick to postcards.
Loving the keys on this old beauty...so happy it is yours now!
I also loved the Chop Shop sign as well!!
Posted by: Sandi ~ A Cottage Muse | 22 July 2011 at 09:06 AM
Awesome typewriter...such great keys!
Posted by: Linda | 21 July 2011 at 03:56 PM
You lucky girl! It was meant to be!! Love it, have fun displaying it :)
Julie
Posted by: Julie | 21 July 2011 at 09:50 AM
Love this. I remember the night I won an antique typewriter at auction and was so excited until I realized I couldn't lift it. Fortunately one of the nice auction workers carried it to my van. As I don't have a Mr. ISV, it sat there for 4 months until I could get someone to take it out for me. 8-)
Posted by: Laura Walker/ImSoVintage | 21 July 2011 at 07:20 AM
I can see why you needed to have this. Love that typewriter
Posted by: Karen G @ It's Still Life | 20 July 2011 at 02:36 PM
I own this typewriter and it is my favorite of all my typewriters. It is the cutest little typewriter. I will email you some photos on folding.
Danielle
Posted by: My Blessed Serendipity Life | 20 July 2011 at 02:14 PM
That is SO cute! Hope you figure out how to fold it ;-)
Posted by: Korrie@RedHenHome | 20 July 2011 at 10:50 AM
How are you displaying these and where?
Posted by: Kathy | 20 July 2011 at 06:28 AM
Just give it to me and I'll figure it out—or STEAL IT. You dirty rat! Can't fathom why, but I'm not finding ANY typewriters lately, and it's making me twitchery.
Posted by: Sue | 20 July 2011 at 01:08 AM
Oh wow its so cute I would have wanted it too well done you xx
Posted by: Nelly | 20 July 2011 at 12:31 AM
That is a great find! I just love typewriters!
Posted by: Tricia | 19 July 2011 at 11:12 PM
I can't read the guidlines, but there must be a release button or lever and then you'd probably lift the roller up and forward over the keys. Good luck! BTW the typewriter is really neat!!!!
Posted by: Debbie | 19 July 2011 at 11:02 PM
It is so adorable!! I love it! Such a fun find! I hope to find one someday that fits into my budget. :)
Michele
Posted by: Michelle | 19 July 2011 at 10:55 PM