Antique Underwood Typewriter - No. 5 - Circa 1917

This 1917 Underwood No. 5 typewriter is an absolute gorgeous piece of antique machinery! Instantly you are drawn to the Underwood Typwriter logo and the word "Underwood" that is boldly displayed across the top in golden letters. Your mind is instantly transported to time when this incredible tool was state of the art. Can you imagine what documents could have been created created with this very machine? The history that has been recorded by these very keys?

Glass keys, knobs and endless metal give this vintage typewriter an instant industrial feel. If steam punk is your design scheme then you have found the perfect home decor accent. This typewriter has a little dust and patina to it but is being sold as is so that the buyer has the option to have it in this antiqued condition. It has a beautiful antique look and would look absolutely stunning sitting on an antique desk. Don't miss your chance to be the owner of this gorgeous piece of American history!

Condition:
There is still a ribbon installed which is most likely dried out and probably doesn't work. The keys are glass and are in great condition besides a small chip on one the glass of one of the shift keys. The keys all seem to work as well as the other slides and levers. This typewriter has not been tested for typing however and it is unknown if it will still work for this purpose.