{"product_id":"typewriter-1944-imperial-good-companion-no1","title":"Typewriter, 1944 Imperial Good Companion No1","description":"\u003cp\u003eImperial typewriters were made in Leicester in England and the Good Companion model was first launched in 1932. It was named after J. B. Priestley's book \" The Good Companions\" which had been published at the same time and the collaboration with Priestley helped sell a huge number of Imperial typewriters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a No 1 and was made in 1944 and is in a charcoal \"crinkle \" black colour with a metal body. It has the traditional silver chrome surrounds on the vintage black keys with dark creme coloured letters and numbers on the keys. It has the Imperial Royal Warrant crest on the top right,  \" Manufactured by the Imperial Typewriter Company Ltd Leicester England \" on the back and the \"Imperial \" logo on the top above the carriage as well as above the keys. This one has the slightly larger \"pica\" sized type face with 10 letters or characters to the inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are only a few very minor marks to the metal body, but generally it's is a wonderful condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis typewriter has been professionally serviced, cleaned, adjusted and tested. It is in full working order and fitted with a new top quality American made black and red ribbon so its all ready for you to start typing on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can supply Universal typewriter ribbons from $16.95 each including postage. Available in plain black, red\/black and a range of other colour options. You would then just rewind the new ribbon onto the existing metal spools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with it's original carry case which is fully functional. There are some marks and signs of wear on mainly the inside lining. The leather handle and closure fitting work well. You can keep the typewriter on it's carry case base board or take it off by just undoing the 4 screws on the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis typewriter comes with a photocopy of an original Imperial manual with instructions on how to use it, change its ribbon and a whole list of its features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe typewriter measures 29cm by 29cm by 12 cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful classic 1940's Imperial typewriter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery from our UK workrooms directly to you anywhere within Australia is included in the price. You just need to allow 5-8 working days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ebay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48798146429118,"sku":null,"price":1145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0134\/8772\/files\/7C0B6122-1ACD-4597-8470-1D39C0EBC823.jpg?v=1787935014","url":"https:\/\/charliefoxtrot.com.au\/products\/typewriter-1944-imperial-good-companion-no1","provider":"Charlie Foxtrot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}