Imperial 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.
This model is a No 1 and was made in 1937 and is in a gloss black colour with a metal body. It has the traditional silver chrome surrounds on the vintage black keys with caramel coloured letters and numbers on the keys. It has the Imperial Royal Warrant crest on the top right, the "Imperial " logo on the top above the carriage ( slightly worn) as well as above the keys and "Made in Leicester England " on the front edge.
This one types with the slightly larger pica sized type face with 10 letters or characters to the inch and has the chrome finials on the top of each metal spool.
This typewriter has been professionally serviced, cleaned, adjusted and tested. It is in full working order and fitted with a new top quality American made Universal ribbon so its all ready for you to start typing on.
We can supply Universal typewriter ribbons from £9.95 each including postage. Available in plain black, red/black and a range of other colour options. You would then just rewind the new ribbon onto the existing metal spools.
The carry case has some signs of wear to the metal chrome fittings and has lost the leather covering on the handle, but is generally in a good and functional condition for its age. You can keep the machine on its carry case base board or take it off by just undoing the 4 screws on the underneath.
This typewriter comes with a photocopy of an original Imperial manual with instructions on how to use it, change its ribbon and a whole list of its features.
The typewriter measures 29cm by 29cm by 12 cm high.
This is a wonderful classic 1930's Imperial typewriter in a gloss black finish which types nicely.
Delivery anywhere within the UK is included in the price.
