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live October 28 | 10:00 AM
Auktionshaus Wendl

583 - Rare "CORONA" Model 3 Travel Typewriter, 1922.

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€20

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Rare "CORONA" Model 3 Travel Typewriter, 1922. Max. approx. 26.5 x 22.0 x 10.0 cm. 4.2 kg. Rare Corona travel typewriter, 1922, in its original carrying case, which is equipped inside with a brush and an oil container for machine maintenance. The machine is marked on the bottom: “3 Manufactured by CORONA TYPEWRITER COMPANY.” Inc. Groton, N.Y., U.S.A. The typewriter is in good condition for its age, with minor signs of wear and two small rust spots. The keys are functional; no information can be provided regarding other functions. The original case is missing its key; the bottom is covered with plastic wrap, and a loose hinge lies inside the case. The Corona Model 3 was manufactured between 1912 and 1941. Provenance: Enclosed is a bequest note detailing the machine’s history: Purchased in 1922 in San Francisco. Bidding opens Oct. 28, 2026 | estimated at 4:52 p.m. (CET) Rare "CORONA" Model 3 Travel Typewriter, 1922. Max. approx. 26.5 x 22.0 x 10.0 cm. 4.2 kg. Rare "Corona" travel typewriter, 1922, in its original carrying case, which is equipped inside with a brush and an oil container for machine maintenance. The machine is marked on the bottom: "Manufactured by CORONA TYPEWRITER COMPANY." Inc. Groton, N.Y., U.S.A.. The typewriter is in good condition for its age, with minor signs of wear and two small rust spots. The keys are functional; however, no information can be provided regarding its overall functionality. The original box is missing its key; the bottom is covered with plastic wrap, and a loose hinge lies inside the box. The Corona Model 3 was manufactured between 1912 and 1941. Provenance: Enclosed is a bequest note detailing the machine’s history: Acquired in 1922 in San Francisco. Call time is Oct. 28, 2026 | estimated time: 4:52 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be considered only as an aid—not a legally binding statement regarding the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.

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Auction details

WENDL Day 1/4: Toys, Books, Non-European Art, Metalwork, Miscellaneous, Clocks
Wednesday, October 28
10:00 AM
August-Bebel-Str. 4
07407 Rudolstadt, Germany

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Auktionshaus Wendl +(49)3.67.24.24.350 kontakt@auktionshaus-wendl.de
On Drouot for 1 year avec More than 14,000 lots published

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