Vintage Erika 1930s Typewriter | Fully Working AZERTY Manual | German Engineering
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An elegant Erika 10 portable manual typewriter featuring a French AZERTY keyboard layout, professionally serviced and in perfect working condition. Complete with its original brown leather carrying case, this machine is a wonderful example of East German engineering and timeless mid-century design.
The Erika 10 is highly regarded for its exceptionally smooth typing action, durable all-metal construction, and compact portability. Its refined mechanics make it one of the finest portable European typewriters of its era, equally appreciated by collectors and everyday writers.
This particular machine has been professionally serviced, thoroughly tested, and is ready to write immediately. The attractive green finish, original chrome details, and authentic leather case make it an outstanding addition to any collection or workspace.
Condition
✔ Professionally serviced and fully working
✔ All keys type smoothly and return correctly
✔ Carriage advances and returns perfectly
✔ Original brown leather carrying case included
✔ Universal black/red ribbon installed
✔ Excellent print quality
✔ Attractive original green finish with honest cosmetic wear consistent with age
✔ Clean mechanism and fully tested
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Erika |
| Model | Erika 10 |
| Serial Number | 1929061 |
| Keyboard Layout | French AZERTY |
| Type | Portable Manual Typewriter |
| Color | Metallic Green |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
| Condition | Professionally Serviced & Fully Working |
| Case | Original Brown Leather Carrying Case |
| Ribbon | Universal Black / Red Ribbon Installed |
Detailed Condition Note
This unit is in exceptional aesthetic condition, boasting a deep, sleek black finish that has been remarkably preserved. Mechanically, it strikes with the sturdy and crisp precision that Erika is famous for. Please Note: While the original case is included and in great shape, the leather handle requires a simple fix. These minor signs of history are a small price for a machine that performs this flawlessly.
The Writer’s Choice
This is more than a gift; it is a sturdy tool for a lifetime of stories. Whether you are a novelist seeking a distraction-free creative partner or a collector of high-end modernist tools, the Erika is a timeless investment in analog charm.
📏 Dimensions & Build:
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Weight: 5 kg (11 lbs) — Substantial, professional-grade metal quality.
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Length: 31 cm (12.2")
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Width: 28 cm (11")
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Height: 13 cm (5.1")
Global Shipping & 100% Security
🚀 Premium Express Delivery: We ship FAST via FedEx. Your Erika is professionally secured and double-boxed with specialized internal bracing to protect its precision mechanics and ensure it arrives safely in 3-7 days.
✔️ FREE: European Union, UK, USA & Canada (3-7 Days Delivery)
✔️ Fixed Price Everywhere Else: 45$
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❤️ At El Rastro Antiques, we carefully restore vintage treasures. If your item doesn’t match the description or arrives damaged, we offer a FULL refund—no worries! ✅
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Estimated delivery time 3-7 days
Let customers speak for us
These are the best typewriters on the market today. Meticulously restored, and cleaned, and they are working like they are brand new. I've bought two so far and will buy more from here in the future!
This is a gorgeous typewriter and looks brand new.
I am delighted with my rare Pluma 22 typewriter. It arrived in timely fashion, well-packed, and in full working order with its case and cover and two working ribbons. The price was not cheap, but reasonable for a typer that rarely turns up in the UK, and in full working condition despite being from the late 1960s. Seller was helpful. Only issue, if you're buying from the UK, they send via FedEx who will charge you a hefty tax and handling fee of 20-25%, so you need to factor this into the price if you're buying from another country. Seller did provide a discount to ease that blow. I'm very happy with my typewriter and would buy from them again.
El RastronAntiques did a fantastic job of describing their typewriter and delivering it. Lots of communication along the way assured me that they are reliable and that my item would arrive as expected.
My typewriter arrived as promised; quickly and in working order.
It looks brand new! From Spain to North Carolina, I’m happily amazed.
Olympia Traveller Deluxe, German, 1970s, securely packed, arrived intact and in perfect working order, reconditioned like new, a fully working antique, a small machine that meets my immediate need, making a one-off micro-book of 100 of my own haikus, written for this express purpose, arranged in used teabags sealed in beeswax and bound in cloth covers.
Great service and communication. Superb packing and delivery.
This is a beautiful antique. I am so pleased with this typewriter. I will treasure it- and write so many letters!
Amazing machine, packaging and great dealing with will buy again in the future!!! Amazing super happy
Excellent service, typewriter was very well packed and it's even better than expected. Amazing machine for 50 years old.
Simply the best service! Thank you!
Evgny was great from beginning to end in the purchasing of this typewriter. The shipping was fast and reliable. I highly recommend doing business with this company!!!
Excellent service. The typewriter was as described, and was sent carefully packaged to avoid damages.
Works perfectly! Arrived safely and well packaged.
Some universal ribbon spools may slip if they don't lock into the slot on the machine. I held mine in place with a Doonail sticker and everything is working perfectly.
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