Elegant Imperial Model 60 typewriter in perfect working order. England ca. 1950.

Elegant Imperial Model 60 English Typewriter from the 1950s. This is a very elegant and beautifully crafted machine that is in perfect condition and working order. The glossy black metal casing is in perfect condition and has the particularity of having two rectangular side windows that allow you to see the machinery. The cream colored keys have the typical wear of being an antique piece, which does not detract from the beauty of the piece, but on the contrary. The machine has been overhauled and is in perfect working condition. The brand name is painted on the top cover with a simple white lettering, accompanied by the brand's coat of arms in colors. On the back, as usual in some of these pieces, it has detailed the patent numbers of this machine in England, France, United States and Italy. These devices arose from the need to help people suffering from blindness to read and write, and it would not be until 1873 when the first typewriters capable of revolutionizing the world of work appeared. At the beginning, the typewriter had a decoration similar to that of sewing machines, and the carriage was retracted by operating a pedal similar to that of the latter. From the end of the 19th century and for much of the 20th century, typewriters were indispensable tools in business offices, as well as for almost all professional writers. The Imperial typewriter factory was based in Leicester, England. It was founded by Hidalgo Moya, a Spanish-American engineer who lived in England and devoted himself to creating elegantly crafted typewriters. The first model was introduced in 1908. It was a semi-portable typewriter with a characteristic three-row curved keyboard, followed by straighter and more compact models. The 50's and 60's models were very popular, hence its spread to other countries. Listen to the hammering of the keys of this elegant English machine.