{"product_id":"typewriter-1940-imperial-the-good-companion-no-2","title":"Typewriter, 1940  Imperial The Good Companion No 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e A 1940 Imperial Model T (Tabulator)  typewriter in good working condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImperial typewriters were made in Leicester in England and the Good Companion model was first launched in 1932. It was named after J. B. Priestley's book \" The Good Companions\" which had been published at the same time and the collaboration with Priestley helped sell a huge number of Imperial typewriters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is in a black matt colour and has the traditional black with silver chrome surrounds to the keys and dark creme coloured letters and numbers. There is the Imperial Royal Warrant crest on the top right, as well as  \" Manufactured by the Imperial Typewriter Company Ltd Leicester England \" on the back and the \"Imperial  Model T \" logo on the front above the keys. This one has the slightly larger pica sized typeface with 10 letters or characters to the inch and has the tabulator function for doing column work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are only a few very minor marks to the paintwork, mainly just on the left side of the ribbon cover, but generally it's in a wonderful condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis typewriter has been professionally cleaned, serviced, adjusted and tested. It is in full working order and fitted with a new top quality American made black ribbon so it's ready for you to start typing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can supply Universal typewriter ribbons when required from £8.95 each including postage. You would then rewind the new ribbon onto the existing metal spools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carry case is also in a very good functional condition, with just a few marks and signs of wear mainly on the inside. It has a latch to close the case and sound handle. You can keep the typewriter on its base board which is attached by two hand screws located at each side of the machine or you can remove it from the board if you wish. We also include a photo copy of an original instruction booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe typewriter measures 29cm by 29cm by 12 cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful early 1940's matt black typewriter in a good working order and condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery anywhere within the UK is included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ebay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55477528723831,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1751\/5759\/files\/4181AA96-33F6-42D3-A32E-752730A1760F.jpg?v=1782233036","url":"https:\/\/charliefoxtrotvintage.co.uk\/products\/typewriter-1940-imperial-the-good-companion-no-2","provider":"Charlie Foxtrot Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}