Hermes 2000 Vintage Typewriter Platen Restored Near
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:614232 | Modified Item: No |
| Year: 1955 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland |
| Features: Portable, With Case | Material: Steel |
| Vintage: Yes | Type: Manual |
| Brand: HERMÈS |
1955 Hermes 2000 typewriter, serial number 2113033, with case. Excellent near mint condition. Fully restored including New Platen Rubber (large paper roller), New Rubber Feet, and a New Silk Ribbon installed. This also includes the original Hermes cleaning brushes for the typewriter.
New Platen! (Large Roller) and New Rubber Feet! Over a $150 value in new rubber alone! The old platen was removed from the machine and sent to a specialty shop where the old, dried, and hardened rubber ...is removed, and replaced with fresh new rubber. The old rubber feet were also removed and replaced with new. This can make a world of difference in the look, feel, sound, and print quality of your new machine!
This beautiful classic typewriter has been: disassembled, cleaned inside and out, the platen and rubber feet replaced with new rubber, the carriage draw string replaced, the main spring tension adjusted, and all internal components checked and adjusted or replaced as needed. The typewriter was then reassembled with a new silk ribbon installed, and final adjustments were made. It has been thoroughly tested and is ready for you to use. Everything on this machine works as it should and it types great. The new silk ribbon produces very clear dark text. It has a light and easy typing action and the type face is an easy on the eyes 10 characters per inch pica size. You can see a type sample in photos number 4 and 12.
The gray finish looks great overall, with just a few minor nicks and blemishes. Please see all photos, and the Video that I made of it in use. All photos, videos, and type samples are always of the actual item that I have listed for sell.
The included original case is in good condition. It is solid, latches well, and has been painted. It even comes with the original key.
I am also including a reprinted user’s manual, and a learning to type guide, which may be helpful if you are not familiar with these mechanical marvels.
You will be happy to own this wonderful, working, antique piece of history from 1955, which is now 64 years old! It will make a wonderful addition to any home or collection, and would also make a very thoughtful gift. It has been fully restored, thoroughly tested, has new platen rubber and new rubber feet, and a new silk ribbon installed. It is ready for you to use. This vintage machine may be the perfect antidote for a fast paced high tech life. This will be shipped insured, and very well packaged, within one or two business day of payment.
I offer several shipping options, so please choose the one that works best for you.
Please Note: if shipping is to a P.O. Box you must choose USPS shipping at check out, FedEx and UPS will not ship to a P.O. Box.
Please ensure that your shipping address is correct on both eBay and PayPal. If you would like to see this typewriter working click this link see a video that I made of it in use. Or go to:
https://youtu.be/aIlIaYNCfhI
If this machine is not the model that you are looking for please check my other auctions also check back next week as I usually restore 1-2 typewriters per month.
If you have any questions please contact me at any time.
90 day guarantee: These machines are typically very sturdy and built to last, however should you encounter a mechanical problem in the first 90 days please contact me to arrange a repair, replacement, or refund.
This classic typewriter has been restored to service by MechaNichol Restorations, we are happily preserving history one machine at a time.
Sincerely,
Don Nichols, MechaNichol Restorations
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New Platen! (Large Roller) and New Rubber Feet! Over a $150 value in new rubber alone! The old platen was removed from the machine and sent to a specialty shop where the old, dried, and hardened rubber ...is removed, and replaced with fresh new rubber. The old rubber feet were also removed and replaced with new. This can make a world of difference in the look, feel, sound, and print quality of your new machine!
This beautiful classic typewriter has been: disassembled, cleaned inside and out, the platen and rubber feet replaced with new rubber, the carriage draw string replaced, the main spring tension adjusted, and all internal components checked and adjusted or replaced as needed. The typewriter was then reassembled with a new silk ribbon installed, and final adjustments were made. It has been thoroughly tested and is ready for you to use. Everything on this machine works as it should and it types great. The new silk ribbon produces very clear dark text. It has a light and easy typing action and the type face is an easy on the eyes 10 characters per inch pica size. You can see a type sample in photos number 4 and 12.
The gray finish looks great overall, with just a few minor nicks and blemishes. Please see all photos, and the Video that I made of it in use. All photos, videos, and type samples are always of the actual item that I have listed for sell.
The included original case is in good condition. It is solid, latches well, and has been painted. It even comes with the original key.
I am also including a reprinted user’s manual, and a learning to type guide, which may be helpful if you are not familiar with these mechanical marvels.
You will be happy to own this wonderful, working, antique piece of history from 1955, which is now 64 years old! It will make a wonderful addition to any home or collection, and would also make a very thoughtful gift. It has been fully restored, thoroughly tested, has new platen rubber and new rubber feet, and a new silk ribbon installed. It is ready for you to use. This vintage machine may be the perfect antidote for a fast paced high tech life. This will be shipped insured, and very well packaged, within one or two business day of payment.
I offer several shipping options, so please choose the one that works best for you.
Please Note: if shipping is to a P.O. Box you must choose USPS shipping at check out, FedEx and UPS will not ship to a P.O. Box.
Please ensure that your shipping address is correct on both eBay and PayPal. If you would like to see this typewriter working click this link see a video that I made of it in use. Or go to:
https://youtu.be/aIlIaYNCfhI
If this machine is not the model that you are looking for please check my other auctions also check back next week as I usually restore 1-2 typewriters per month.
If you have any questions please contact me at any time.
90 day guarantee: These machines are typically very sturdy and built to last, however should you encounter a mechanical problem in the first 90 days please contact me to arrange a repair, replacement, or refund.
This classic typewriter has been restored to service by MechaNichol Restorations, we are happily preserving history one machine at a time.
Sincerely,
Don Nichols, MechaNichol Restorations
#200
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