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Iconic Pre-War Design
Features the classic compact silhouette and industrial utilitarian styling of late-1930s Remington portable machines.
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01 / 03Remington Model 1 Portable Typewriter — photograph 1
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
This pre-war Remington Model 1 portable typewriter features a robust cast-metal frame finished in black crinkle enamel with gold-tone branding on the paper table and lower frame. It is equipped with four rows of circular black keys with metal rims, an integrated spacebar, and exposed ribbon spools beneath contoured covers. Distinctive period details include a dedicated upper-right Margin Release key and an arched left-hand carriage return lever.
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Black Crinkle Finish
Durable textured black wrinkle enamel helps conceal fingerprints and wear while providing tactile grip.
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Original Decals
Clear gold-leaf lettering displays 'REMINGTON' across the paper rest and 'MODEL 1' across the front apron.
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Glass-Insert Round Keys
Traditional circular keycaps encased in polished metal rings with golden typography on black backgrounds.
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Ergonomic Control Layout
Includes a prominently placed right-hand Margin Release button and left-side carriage return arm.
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Dual-Color Ribbon Fitted
Currently threaded with a classic two-tone black and red inked fabric ribbon in the type basket.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Remington Rand Inc., USA
Origin
United States
Year
1938
Department
typewriters
Packed shipment
6 kg · 45 × 35 × 25 cm
Model
Model 1
Keyboard Layout
Four-row QWERTY with Tab, Shift Lock, and Margin Release
Finish
Black crinkle / wrinkle textured lacquer
Key Type
Round keys with metal retaining rings and glass/celluloid inserts
Ribbon Type
Two-color (black/red) standard typewriter ribbon visible
Serial Number
Not visible in photographs
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Remington Model 1 Portable Typewriter — photograph 2
Detail № 02 · Remington Model 1 Portable Typewriter — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Remington Model 1 Portable Typewriter; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Design & Utility
The Golden Age of Personal Writing
As seen in the front overview, the Model 1 combined solid cast-metal reliability with a relatively compact footprint, serving journalists, students, and home offices on the eve of World War II.
Typographic Precision
Tactile Mechanical Action
Visible from the low front angle, individual typebars ascend toward the platen through a slotted segment, translating crisp mechanical keystrokes into printed ink on paper with immediate tactile feedback.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1920
Remington Portable Debut
Remington introduces its first portable typewriter, laying the foundation for compact personal typing machines.
1927
Remington Rand Formation
Remington Typewriter Company merges with the Rand Kardex Bureau to create Remington Rand Inc.
1938
Launch of the Model 1
Remington introduces the Model 1 portable, offering dependable pre-war engineering in an enclosed steel chassis.
1942
Wartime Production Shift
Domestic civilian typewriter production is curtailed as Remington facilities transition to wartime government contracts.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The typewriter displays authentic age-appropriate cosmetic wear, including surface dust, edge paint rub-through along the front lower frame, and light oxidation on exposed metal linkages. The 'A' key insert appears degraded or discolored compared to surrounding keys. The rubber platen and black crinkle paint finish remain substantially intact with legible gold decals.
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InspectedKeytops
Round metal-rimmed keys are intact across all rows, with visible discoloration or insert damage on the 'A' key.
✓
InspectedBody & Paint
Original black crinkle finish shows edge wear and corner rubs along the front frame lip below the spacebar.
✓
InspectedDecals & Lettering
The gold-tone 'REMINGTON' badge on the paper table and 'MODEL 1' script on the front lower lip remain clearly legible.
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InspectedMechanical & Brightwork
Nickel-plated carriage return lever, ribbon vibrator, and carriage tracks show minor surface oxidation and dust typical of vintage storage.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Remington Model 1 Portable Typewriter