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 "Good Companion" number 1 and was made in 1935 and has a metal body in a wonderful shiny black enamel colour with classic round black coloured keys with silver chrome surrounds and the letters and numbers in off white and has a cork platen. There is some very minor wear to a couple of the keys mainly the "F". It has the Royal Warrant crest on the top right side, " Manufactured by the Imperial Typewriter Company Ltd Leicester England " on the back, the "Imperial The Good Companion " logo at the front, "Made in Leicester England " on the front edge, " Imperial " on the carriage as well as the silver chrome finials on top of each metal spool. This model has the standard "elite" typeface so types 12 letters to the inch.
This 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.
There are a few minor marks to the body of the typewriter, but generally it is in a wonderful condition. The silver chrome work is also in a very nice condition.
We can supply Universal TW38 typewriter ribbons when required from £7.95 each including postage. You would then just rewind the new ribbon onto the metal spools that are in the typewriter.
It comes with a case which has a few marks, some discolouration and some wear mainly to the internal lining, but is generally in a good functional condition. You can keep the typewriter on its base board or take it off easily if you wish by unscrewing the screws underneath. We also include a photocopy of an original instruction booklet.
The typewriter measures 28cm by 28 cm by 11 cm high and the case is 34 cm by 34 cm and 12 cm high .
This is a fabulous 1930's Imperial typewriter in a classic black enamel colour and in a very good working order for it's age.
Delivery anywhere within the UK is included in the price.