Olivetti Typewriter, ICO MP1, 1947, & Cosmetic
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:14990557 | Modified Item: No |
| Brand: Olivetti |
This is an Olivetti Typewriter, ICO, MP1, 1947, Excellent working and cosmetic condition, portable, new ribbon. It is an excellent example of the ICO MP1 typewriter. It has no blemishes on the body and is in excellent working condition. This typewriter has been cleaned, serviced and adjusted and has a new ribbon so you can start typing immediately.
Regarding the rubber: Platen Roller is smooth and clean. The Paper Feeder Rollers are still in good condition and soft. The rubber ...feet are intact and still grip the desktop.Regarding the chrome: Perfect.Regarding the Body and finish condition: PerfectRegarding the typing keys: all properly aligned and without blemishes from use or wearRegarding the ICO logo badge: the photos seem to show it as slightly scratched, which in highly detailed close-up it is. However "in real life" it looks perfect.
The platen, as mentioned is smooth and clean with no pits or other blemishes. The durometer reading shows a hardness of 93-94. (Ideal is commonly considered to be 85-95.)
The keyboard is international QWERTY. That means it has the commonly used English keyboard layout with the addition of accents for European languages. The characters have all been carefully aligned and adjusted for an even line of typing. The typeface is PICA 10 cpi. (see example in photos)
This is a Model MP1 portable, ICO model (ICO stands for Ingegnere Camillo Olivetti). This is the first portable designed and manufactured by the Olivetti Company in Ivrea, Italy.
This OLIVETTI MP 1 comes with its original hard case, with key, in very good condition--strong and safe. The only problem with the case is that the hasp is broken and will not latch closed.
Based on the serial number (112566) this machine is from 1947.
This typewriter, like all of our typewriters, has gone through the following inspections (as applicable to the model), among others, and adjustments have been made as required:1. Carriage movement2. Platen condition3. testing of platen locks, free head and paper release4. Condition and pressure of front and rear feed rollers5. Line space mechanism6, Position and action of paper shield and paper bail functions7. Testing of paper guides8. Placement and clearance of line gauge9. Proper functioning of carriage release levers10. Movement and play of shift mechanism11. Correct action of shift keys12. Testing of cylinder and anvil positions13. Spring drum tension14. Ribbon feed and reverse, and ribbon position15. Typebar and type guide position and action16. Margin release, line lock and bell mechanisms17. Space bar trip, key lever spring tensions and level of keyboard18. Key card correspondence with charactersAmong other inspections and adjustments...
This excellent example of an early OLIVETTI MP 1 ICO will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to preserve its condition and beauty. We have a lot of experience in shipping typewriters and have an excellent track record for proper packing and safe delivery. It will be fully insured for delivery.
If you have any questions or wish to see more photos, please don't hesitate to contact us.
ACME TYPE MACHINESAcme Type Machines is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of fine (mainly) European vintage typewriters from the era of distinguished, modern typewriter design and manufacture: the 1930s through the early 1970s. We have a carefully earned reputation for beautiful machines, excellent conservation and restoration, attentive customer service and good after-sale care and advice.
Our gallery of typewriters has clients in the United States and Canada, Australia and China, Morocco and Brunei, Finland and Japan and many places in-between. Our clients include many important collectors of typewriters, screenwriters and novelists, European and American interior designers, film art and production design departments and the casual--but discriminating--individual.
The aesthetic that drives us at Acme Type Machines is that of the museum conservator: to preserve our "typewriter" cultural heritage in a way that retains the integrity of the original object, restoring its mechanical components to their original utility, conserving the original cosmetic condition, and taking account of any historical aspects of its use or ownership.
All of our typewriters, except in some very exceptional circumstances (carefully noted in the description), are ready to use in the same manner as when they were originally manufactured and purchased. Some of our clients are screenwriters and novelists, using our typewriters on a daily basis. Some are collectors, rarely using the machines to type, who appreciate the meticulousness with which our typewriters are conserved.
Typewriters from Acme Type Machines are not inexpensive. The number of mechanical tests and adjustments, the attention to the cleaning process, small repairs etc., require hours of time and careful and professional work.We find our typewriter treasures throughout Europe and the process of acquiring these fine machines can require long and delicate negotiations. Protected shipment and transportation to our gallery and workroom adds expense, as well.
After a typewriter is sold to a client, it undergoes a final testing, cleaning and inspection. The typewriter is then carefully prepared with protection on the platen-knobs, between the ribbon-cover and the body, and on the carriage return lever and other vulnerable parts. The escapement is protected by immobilising the carriage. The typewriter and case are wrapped in a layer of protective, strong bubble-wrap which is then placed in a carton box of double thick cardboard (carton). Shipment is made with padding--on six sides--of foam-rubber, fitted styrofoam and other protective materials.
Our goal is to provide a wonderful, working, vintage typewriter--usable, beautiful and aesthetically interesting--to your home or office, film studio or art department.
Regarding the rubber: Platen Roller is smooth and clean. The Paper Feeder Rollers are still in good condition and soft. The rubber ...feet are intact and still grip the desktop.Regarding the chrome: Perfect.Regarding the Body and finish condition: PerfectRegarding the typing keys: all properly aligned and without blemishes from use or wearRegarding the ICO logo badge: the photos seem to show it as slightly scratched, which in highly detailed close-up it is. However "in real life" it looks perfect.
The platen, as mentioned is smooth and clean with no pits or other blemishes. The durometer reading shows a hardness of 93-94. (Ideal is commonly considered to be 85-95.)
The keyboard is international QWERTY. That means it has the commonly used English keyboard layout with the addition of accents for European languages. The characters have all been carefully aligned and adjusted for an even line of typing. The typeface is PICA 10 cpi. (see example in photos)
This is a Model MP1 portable, ICO model (ICO stands for Ingegnere Camillo Olivetti). This is the first portable designed and manufactured by the Olivetti Company in Ivrea, Italy.
This OLIVETTI MP 1 comes with its original hard case, with key, in very good condition--strong and safe. The only problem with the case is that the hasp is broken and will not latch closed.
Based on the serial number (112566) this machine is from 1947.
This typewriter, like all of our typewriters, has gone through the following inspections (as applicable to the model), among others, and adjustments have been made as required:1. Carriage movement2. Platen condition3. testing of platen locks, free head and paper release4. Condition and pressure of front and rear feed rollers5. Line space mechanism6, Position and action of paper shield and paper bail functions7. Testing of paper guides8. Placement and clearance of line gauge9. Proper functioning of carriage release levers10. Movement and play of shift mechanism11. Correct action of shift keys12. Testing of cylinder and anvil positions13. Spring drum tension14. Ribbon feed and reverse, and ribbon position15. Typebar and type guide position and action16. Margin release, line lock and bell mechanisms17. Space bar trip, key lever spring tensions and level of keyboard18. Key card correspondence with charactersAmong other inspections and adjustments...
This excellent example of an early OLIVETTI MP 1 ICO will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to preserve its condition and beauty. We have a lot of experience in shipping typewriters and have an excellent track record for proper packing and safe delivery. It will be fully insured for delivery.
If you have any questions or wish to see more photos, please don't hesitate to contact us.
ACME TYPE MACHINESAcme Type Machines is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of fine (mainly) European vintage typewriters from the era of distinguished, modern typewriter design and manufacture: the 1930s through the early 1970s. We have a carefully earned reputation for beautiful machines, excellent conservation and restoration, attentive customer service and good after-sale care and advice.
Our gallery of typewriters has clients in the United States and Canada, Australia and China, Morocco and Brunei, Finland and Japan and many places in-between. Our clients include many important collectors of typewriters, screenwriters and novelists, European and American interior designers, film art and production design departments and the casual--but discriminating--individual.
The aesthetic that drives us at Acme Type Machines is that of the museum conservator: to preserve our "typewriter" cultural heritage in a way that retains the integrity of the original object, restoring its mechanical components to their original utility, conserving the original cosmetic condition, and taking account of any historical aspects of its use or ownership.
All of our typewriters, except in some very exceptional circumstances (carefully noted in the description), are ready to use in the same manner as when they were originally manufactured and purchased. Some of our clients are screenwriters and novelists, using our typewriters on a daily basis. Some are collectors, rarely using the machines to type, who appreciate the meticulousness with which our typewriters are conserved.
Typewriters from Acme Type Machines are not inexpensive. The number of mechanical tests and adjustments, the attention to the cleaning process, small repairs etc., require hours of time and careful and professional work.We find our typewriter treasures throughout Europe and the process of acquiring these fine machines can require long and delicate negotiations. Protected shipment and transportation to our gallery and workroom adds expense, as well.
After a typewriter is sold to a client, it undergoes a final testing, cleaning and inspection. The typewriter is then carefully prepared with protection on the platen-knobs, between the ribbon-cover and the body, and on the carriage return lever and other vulnerable parts. The escapement is protected by immobilising the carriage. The typewriter and case are wrapped in a layer of protective, strong bubble-wrap which is then placed in a carton box of double thick cardboard (carton). Shipment is made with padding--on six sides--of foam-rubber, fitted styrofoam and other protective materials.
Our goal is to provide a wonderful, working, vintage typewriter--usable, beautiful and aesthetically interesting--to your home or office, film studio or art department.
