Rare New Franklin III Typewriter. In Working Order. New York, USA, 1904

Gorgeous and rare New Franklin III typewriter, restored and in working order. This fine machine was made in New York, USA in 1904 and remains in amazing condition. It has been submitted to a careful restoration which took place years ago, and today it is an outstanding exhibition piece. But that is not all: it also enables the user to typewrite documents, a very rare feature in these pieces. The ink ribbon is somewhat worn and the rubber platen are slightly crackled due to the trace of time; but even so, the paper sheet can be carefully inserted in order to type on it. The black enameled finis that cover the metal casing looks good and even. We can see the models name, New Frankin, in golden lettering. Both the black finish and the logo have been perfectly restored so the typewriter can regain its essence and shine in all splendor. The machine sits on the original mahogany wooden base, in fine condition and with a lovely satin finish; the base can be connected to the original metal cover. Printed on the cover we can see the remains of the non-restored original logo, quite worn but still visible. For its good condition and working order, this rare New Franklin III typewriter is a very sought-after collectors piece which will delight any expert.Franklin Typewriters History Franklin typewriters first design was patented in 1891 by Wellington P. Kidde. The first model already showed off the classic circular shape of these typewriters, one of their distinctive features which they would maintain for years. In the beginning, the production of the Franklin typewriter was assigned to the Tilton Manufacturing Company of Bolton, Massachusetts; but in 1892 the Franklin Typewriter Company was founded in New York, so they started producing their own models. The company would launch numerous versions until 1904, when it went bankrupt; in 1907 the business was absorbed by its direct competitor, the Victor Typewriter Company of Boston, which would move its offices to New York. That same year the company launched their first front strike typewriter, the Victor No. 1.