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Solid rosewood case, professionally restored 2024
Original 8-day mechanical movement, recently serviced
Origin: Italy (Olivetti was renowned for excellence in industrial design and functionality)
Material: Metal body with matte enamel finish (seafoam green shade), original fitted case with zip closure and handle
Condition:
The typewriter appears complete with all keys intact.
It shows signs of dust, age-related wear, and has not been recently serviced.
Case is original but shows evident wear and zipper damage at one side.
Collectors value original cases, even when worn, as they add authenticity.
Special Interest: The Lettera 22 is one of the most iconic portable typewriters of the 20th century, used by journalists and writers worldwide. It won the Compasso d’Oro Award for design and is exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York.
Door-to-door tracked delivery across South Africa from R220 (insured to full sale value). Free pickup available in Cape Town. International shipping by quote. Estimated dispatch within 2 business days of payment clearing escrow.
RubyRose Collectibles is a verified Sunflower trader.
Q: Does the clock keep accurate time? Heritage Lot: Within ±30 seconds per week after the 2024 service.
Q: Will it survive shipping? Heritage Lot: Yes — pendulum is removed and packed separately, and the case is custom-crated.
