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Rare Crown Typewriter
Rare Crown Typewriter
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Crown linear index typewriter, designed by Byron Brooks, first model straight frame with metal label "Crown Type Writer National Meter Co., 252 Broadway, New York Patented March 6 1888"; patented in 1888 but appeared on the market in 1894--was short-lived and is very rare today; with wood base and cover having remnants of typed instructions pasted inside; incised "204" on wood base; unrestored condition, losses to wood cover, some rusting to metal;--Similar lot sold at Christie's Sale 8247, Lot 188, December, 1998--Deaccessed by Union County Museum
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Rare Crown Typewriter

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
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Starting Price $500
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