Beautiful Antique Olympia Typewriter, 1930's

Gorgeous antique Olympia typewriter in great condition, with the original wooden base and case and in excellent working order. The machine was manufactured in Germany in the 1930s and stands put for its beauty and functionality. It is made of high-quality materials and can be used to type any kind of document. The typewriters mechanism has been fully oiled and overhauled in order to guarantee an optimal performance. The typewriters body is made of black-lacquered cast iron. The black finish looks great and boasts a shiny and even surface. The side and r ear openings are closed with glass panels that protect the mechanism from the dust and let us see the fascinating gears. Over the carriage remains the brand name Olympia as a fine chromed-metal embossed inscription. The brand and manufacturers name are also printed over the keyboard. The typewriters keyboard is composed of white pieces with black symbols; it is a German keyboard in impressive condition. Last but not least, the wooden base and cover are really beautiful; the cover bears the printed brand and manufacturers name in lovely golden lettering. The set preserves the original lock and key in working order. This stunning antique Olympia typewriter is a classic quality piece in amazing condition and working order.Olympia typewriters History In 1903, powerful the German AEG factory considered the US typewriter industrys success and decided to join on the bandwagon. Friedrich von Hefner-Altenech, an AEG engineer, helped to create the Mignon model which would become the first step to the typewriter-juggernaut-to-be, the Olympia model. Officially, the company started to use the Olympia brand name in 1936. During World War II the original factory was bombed and moved to West Germany against the wishes of the East Germany government. Once in the West zone, the brand started to expand and reached a great success in the following years. Olympia typewriters were better manufactured than their competitors as precision German engineering was poured into each piece; the brand also used better grades of steel and chrome in their making. These features have helped significantly with the preservation of their typewriters.