Antique Rheinmetall Typewriter. Germany, 1931

Antique Rheinmetall typewriter made in Germany in 1931, in very good condition and with all the charm of old-time office articles from the first half of the 20th century. The typewriter shows off a sober and modern look though being nearly ninety years old. It works really fine and can be used to type any document, being also a fine decorative item. The cast-iron body is covered by a shiny black-lacquered finish, original from the time and wonderfully preserved. The lacquer looks bright and even the golden decals stand out strongly on its surface. Over the carriage we can see a signature with the Rheinmetall brand name in golden lettering. The same logo is printed at the left front side of the typewriter; to the right, the manufacturing companys name stands out. All these decals are original and remain in an almost flawless condition, providing this sober typewriter with a singular beauty. On the other hand, the keyboard is composed of black plastic circular pieces with white symbols and six side keys for the capital letters and other functions. All of them are in great condition and work really fine, making it possible to enjoy deeply while using the typewriter. As stylish as functional, this antique Rheinmetall typewriter is the perfect piece to complete the decoration of a special room.Rheinmetall Typewriters History Rheinmetall typewriters were made by the German company of the same name, founded in 1890 to manufacture weapons and artillery pieces. Before World War I the company was quite powerful but after the content it suffered a crisis that led the people in charge to widen their production including objects for peace. It was then when the factory started producing typewriters and pinwheel calculators. In 1933 Rheinmetall merged with A Borsig, an armament factory, and in 1938 the firm got closely related with the Nazi government when Hermann Goering acquired an important investment in it.