Description
A rather unique machine in very good operating condition. This Hammond Multiplex typewriter was manufactured by the Hammond Typewriter Company of New York beginning in 1913. The typewriter uses Hammond's patented type-shuttle & hammer typing mechanism. The type shuttle is a curved piece of rubber/metal that rotates when the key is pressed to bring up the correct character. The printing is done by a hammer in the back of the machine striking the type-shuttle in the front of the machine, with the paper & ink ribbon in between to receive the impression. The typewriter is called a Multiplex because the typewriter contains two type shuttles in its central "turret" that can easily be rotated into use, allowing the typing of two complete alphabets in different typesets on each machine. The keyboard is in a three row QWERTY array. Alan's Shipping Cost Rant: SHIPPING IS NOT FREE This item will ship via UPS. Etsy does not have a calculator for this service in the checkout. Please inquire with your zip code for a shipping cost before placing your order. We can then add the correct amount for the service you request. Why Etsy does not offer a parcel service like UPS, FedEx or DHL like every other online marketplace? Please ask the suits at Etsy. This drives me & our customers nut's. An company that is large enough to get selected for the S&P 500 should be able to code in a parcel service API. We love the Post Office, but the rates for a lot of our items are 50-250% higher that what a parcel service can provide. Since Etsy only provides for USPS in the check out, this leads to shipping higher then necessary shipping cost. I am sure a lot of our customers do not complete a purchases when the USPS rates are computed in the checkout. We do not inflate our prices to have free shipping. It is a big world out there & shipping this item to CA does cost more than shipping to NY. We do not add a fixed inflated shipping charge to cover the cost. We will seek out the best shipping option for you needs. If you need next day air to Paris or ground service to Chicago you will pay for what you need. Antique Hammond Typewriter With Wooden Case 1905 Model 12
