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Vintage Royal Portable Manual Typewriter with Carry Case — Not Working, Cosmetic Wear

Royal portable manual typewriter in turquoise with carry case. Full keyboard and typed test sheet present; cosmetically worn, yellowed keys and stains. Not working — ribbon faint and some keys stick, sold as-is.

Listing description

Product description

Vintage Royal portable manual typewriter in its original carry case — a charming mid-century styled machine with the Royal logo on the front, full metal typebars and a typed test sheet in the platen. The turquoise body and cream keytops give strong visual appeal; keys, platen and carriage are present. Visible cosmetic wear includes yellowed/discoloured keytops, surface scuffs, paint chipping on the front edge and stains inside the case lid. A ribbon is fitted but prints faintly.

This lot suits collectors, prop stylists, vintage display projects or a hobbyist who wants a repair or restoration project. It makes an eye-catching display piece for a study, set design or shop window, or it can be serviced by someone experienced with manual typewriters to return it to typing condition.

Included & condition:
– One Royal portable manual typewriter with removable carry case
– Condition: used, not working (mechanical function not operating as tested)
– Ribbon: installed but prints faint/uneven
– Keys: all present but some keys stick or intermittently fail; keytops yellowed
– Case: complete with handle; stains and discolouration inside lid, surface scuffs externally
– Typebars/platen/carriage present; a typed test sheet is in the platen
– Measurements: not provided
– Known faults: not working, sticking keys, faint ribbon, cosmetic wear/staining