Antique Triumph 10 Typewriter. Germany, Circa 1925

Antique Triumph 10 typewriter made in Germany circa 1925, in striking condition and wonderful working order. This item is just like new and it is a real pleasure to type documents with it: it works smoothly and marks the letters perfectly. The machine shows a fine and classic design, with a sturdy metal body and side and rear openings. The black-enameled finish that covers the metal is amazingly preserved, looking shiny and even. Over the dark ground, the beautiful golden decals located over the carriage and the keyboard really stand out. The chrome-plated metal mobile parts are also in fine condition, with no traces of rust or wear. The keyboard is German and is complete. The keys are circular, with black background and white letters; they also have nickel-plated reinforcement rings. They are also in great condition, both aesthetically and functionally. At the back of the typewriter we can see again the TRIUMPH logo in golden lettering, as well as a small plate at the left bottom corner. The plate bears the engraved serial number 36/335/B. This superb antique Triumph 10 typewriter is an exclusive piece, perfect to type documents and as an exceptional decorative item.Triumph Typewriters - History In 1890, Siegfried Bettmann and M. Schoulte founded the Triumph Cycle Company Ltd. in England to produce bicycles for the European market. Six years after opened a subsidiary in Nurnberg, Germany, contributing to the businesss success and the growing expansion of the sales. But it was only in 1909 when this subsidiary acquired the bankrupt company Ehrlich & Riegelmann to produce their Noriga typewriter, whose patent they bought too. The machine changed its name for Triumph; it was a success, so the firm started to produced typewriters solely. Two years after they became an independent company under the name Triumph Werke Nürnberg AG. During World War I production was almost ceased, but in 1920 the business recovered and kept on producing typewriters, which were constantly improved. During World War II they produced arms in order to keep the business going. In 1953 the firm is acquired by Grundig and merged with Adler under the name Triumph-Adler. In 1957 they launch the popular Gabriele portable typewriter and an electric model too. In 1979 the company is bought by Volkswagen; in 1986 is acquired by the Italian Olivetti, and in 1997 typewriter production is closed down for good.