Antique Stoewer Record Typewriter. Germany, 1910

Antique Stoewer Record Typewriter with a fine design, made in Germany in 1910 and in very good condition. This machine is in excellent working order all its component parts and pieces show an optimal performance and move fluidly and softly. The ribbon is somewhat worn so a new one is provided, ready to use. The typewriter mounts a cast-iron body, sturdy and solid, with a stylish design full of curved and soft lines. The body has side and rear openings that make the piece lighter and let us see the inner mechanism. Overall the typewriter shows off a very attractive look, just like the best turn-of-the-century office antiques. The iron body that contains the mechanism bears a lovely black-lacquered finish. It is the original one and looks well preserved and even. Over its dark background the original decals, inscriptions and medals stand out. They are printed in golden color, remain in amazing condition and provide the typewriter with richness and visual interest. Over the carriage we can see the brand name STOEWER, and at the front, the medals awarded to the company in different events and exhibitions. Between the medals we see a circular golden and green logo with the inscription STOEWER RECORD. The keyboard is composed of white pieces with nickel-plated rings; it is a German keyboard, finely preserved and fully functional. At the back of the typewriter there is a metal piece with the engraved serial number 14015. The beauty and good working order of this antique Stoewer Record typewriter turn it into a museum piece, a first-class article that any collector will appreciate.Stoewer Typewriters History In 1858, Berhnard Stoewer founded a sewing machine company named Nähmaschinenfabrik Bernhard Stoewer A.G. The factory was located in Stettin, Germany. The first years were quite difficult for the business as in those days sewing machines were almost unknown. In a few years the business started to grow and in 1833 they had already produced 18000 machines. Then they decided to expand the business and start making typewriters, so they hired the engineer and designer Paul Grützman and in 1903 launched their first model. The company made office and portable typewriters and produced around 135000 in all. The outbreak of World War I caused the decline of the business; moreover, the competitions strong growth and the Great Depression of the 1930s really affected the company. The firm closed in 1933; then, Rheinmetall took over the production of their portable typewriters.