A lovely pale pastel green coloured Erika Model 10 portable typewriter with darker green keys , space bar and carriage knobs made in Dresden , East Germany in 1960 . Erika was a brand name used by Seidel & Naumann and the same plant was used to restart under the Erika, Optima and Bijou names after the war . This one is a fine example of a wonderfully engineered and made machine and is one of the last they made with a metal body and made to such an exacting standard .This one types with the standard "Elite " sized font giving you 11 letters to the inch.
It has the Erika badge on the front and the manufactures details on the back .The ribbon cover swings open and has a wonderful green baize lining .
The metal body and silver chrome work are all in a generally good condition with some marks and chips to the enamel paintwork which have at some stage been touched up .There are marks at the front edge, above the Erika badge on the front and at the back corners under the carriage . It types nicely and has been professionally cleaned ,serviced, adjusted and tested . It is in full working order and is fitted with a new Group 1 ribbon so its all ready for you to start typing on .
We can supply Group 1 typewriter ribbons at £4.95 each including postage. Available in plain black, red/black, blue and purple. A ribbon will last you a long time and to give you an idea , in an office environment with someone using a typewriter professionally a ribbon would last them around 3 months .
It measures 30 cms across by 32 cms deep by 11 cms high and comes with a smart tan coloured carry case which is in a very good condition for its age . The typewriter fits into the base and the cover fits over the top . Both the fastening to close and the handle work well and it has a internal file pocket on the inside of the lid for your paperwork.
We also include a 2 page photo copy of the instruction manual which has all the features listed and instructions to get the best from your Erika typewriter.
This is a highly collectable , wonderfully made , 1960's working typewriter in a lovely colour .
Delivery anywhere within the UK is included in the price .
