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Chrome Accent Striping
Twin parallel chrome bands encircle the midsection and base of the heavy-gauge metal body.
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01 / 09Remington Quiet-Riter Portable Typewriter — photograph 1
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
A classic 1950s Remington manual portable typewriter featuring a sculpted metal body finished in industrial sage grey with dual polished chrome accent bands. The machine is equipped with sculpted grey keycaps, a dark grey space bar, and an ergonomic forward-reaching chrome carriage return lever. Designed for reliable personal correspondence, this mid-century workhorse embodies the robust post-war American mechanical design.
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Ergonomic Carriage Return
Distinctive sculpted chrome return lever arches forward gracefully over the top ribbon cover.
03
Contoured Keycaps
Mid-century concave keytops in two-tone grey provide comfortable fingertip positioning.
04
Raised Remington Emblem
Authentic chrome Remington badge prominently mounted to the center of the ribbon cowl.
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All-Metal Construction
Built on a rigid cast-iron and steel chassis engineered for enduring mechanical stability.
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Classic Mid-Century Hue
Finished in Remington's period-correct muted industrial grey-green enamel.
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
Origin
United States
Year
1952
Department
typewriters
Packed shipment
6 kg · 45 × 35 × 25 cm
Manufacturer
Remington Rand
Model
Quiet-Riter series manual portable
Keyboard Layout
Four-row QWERTY with Tab and Shift locks
Housing
Die-cast metal body with chrome trim moldings
Carriage Mechanism
Manual platen with integrated margin scale
Serial Number
Not visible in photographs
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Remington Quiet-Riter Portable Typewriter — photograph 2
Detail № 02 · Remington Quiet-Riter Portable Typewriter — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Remington Quiet-Riter Portable Typewriter; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Design Heritage
Post-War Industrial Elegance
Seen from the front in the three-quarter view, the sweeping cowl and polished trim reflect the streamline-modern aesthetics adopted by Remington Rand to modernize American office and home typing in the 1950s.
Mechanical Engineering
The Sculpted Return
The side profile highlights the dramatic forward-curving carriage return lever, engineered to deliver smooth line advance without interfering with the user's hand travel across the keyboard during intensive writing sessions.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1952
Introduction of New Body Style
Remington Rand introduced the newly sculpted, aerodynamic casing for its portable typewriter line.
1955
Sperry Rand Merger
Remington Rand merged with the Sperry Corporation, continuing manufacture of popular portables.
1959
Restyling Era
The rounded mid-century profile gave way to more angular late-1950s and 1960s casing designs.
Present
Collector Interest
Treasured by enthusiasts for its sturdy cast frame, reliable typing action, and distinctive chrome styling.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The typewriter is in unrestored vintage condition with authentic cosmetic wear across the casing. Distinct finish rubbing, paint loss, and surface oxidation are visible at the front corners of the frame. Mechanical components show minor dust buildup consistent with age, while the chrome trim bands and carriage return lever retain a bright shine.
✓
InspectedFront Frame Wear
Noticeable paint loss and dark patinated friction wear at both front lower corners of the chassis.
✓
InspectedPlating and Chrome
Upper and lower horizontal chrome trim strips and carriage return lever remain largely bright with minor surface pitting.
✓
InspectedKeyboard and Keycaps
Keycaps are intact with legible lettering; light surface grime and aging present between key stems.
✓
InspectedBody Paint Finish
Overall original enamel displays scattered faint surface scratches, edge wear, and localized patina.
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 Quiet-Riter Portable Typewriter