Oliver No 5 Fiver Standard Visible Batwing Manual Typewriter USA Antique 1911
Antique Oliver No. 5 Standard Visible Writer manual typewriter, serial number 247582, dating to 1911. This distinctive American-made typewriter features Oliver's iconic batwing-shaped typebars, an olive-green metal body, ivory-colored keys, and original gold lettering. A wonderful piece of early 20th-century office history, ideal for antique typewriter collectors, vintage office displays, or restoration. Printed operating instructions included.
Antique, unrestored condition with substantial age-related finish loss, scratches, surface rust, oxidation, and accumulated dirt throughout the body and mechanical components. Several keys show discoloration and wear. Original lettering remains mostly intact. "N" key is missing it's cover. The ribbon spools appear empty, and a fresh ribbon is needed. Mechanical operation has not been verified, but all keys strike well. Carriage turns, slides and return string is working. Sold as an untested collectible or restoration project. Please review all photographs.
- Manufacturer: The Oliver Typewriter Company
- Model: No. 5 – Standard Visible Writer
- Printed operating instructions included.
- Type: Manual desktop typewriter
- Design Style: Edwardian / Early Industrial
- Serial number 247582
- Date Manufactured: This one is 1911. Model produced 1907–1914.
- Materials: Painted cast iron and steel, plated metal components, composition keytops
- Color: Dark olive green with cream-colored keys and gold lettering
- Mechanism: Distinctive dual-sided, down-strike batwing typebar arrangement
- Keyboard: Three-row QWERTY keyboard with octagonal keys
- Features: Visible writing mechanism, carriage adjustment knobs, FIG and CAP shift keys, carriage bell, and integrated side carrying handles
- Brand Markings: "The Oliver Standard Visible Writer No. 5"
- Manufacturer's Marking: "Manufactured by The Oliver Typewriter Co. Chicago U.S.A."
- Manufactured in: Woodstock, Ill, United States
- Original Finish: Olive-green painted metal with decorative gold lettering
- Operation: Untested for character striking image. Keys all work. Carriage turns and moves. Return spring string not attached. Partially cleaned.
- Ideal For: Antique typewriter collections, industrial antiques, historical office displays, literary-themed décor, and restoration projects
- Dimensions: 15 3/4" W x 10 1/4" H x 14 1/2" D
- Weight: 30 lbs
SKU 9745
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Antique, unrestored condition with substantial age-related finish loss, scratches, surface rust, oxidation, and accumulated dirt throughout the body and mechanical components. Several keys show discoloration and wear. Original lettering remains mostly intact. "N" key is missing it's cover. The ribbon spools appear empty, and a fresh ribbon is needed. Mechanical operation has not been verified, but all keys strike well. Carriage turns, slides and return string is working. Sold as an untested collectible or restoration project. Please review all photographs.
- Manufacturer: The Oliver Typewriter Company
- Model: No. 5 – Standard Visible Writer
- Printed operating instructions included.
- Type: Manual desktop typewriter
- Design Style: Edwardian / Early Industrial
- Serial number 247582
- Date Manufactured: This one is 1911. Model produced 1907–1914.
- Materials: Painted cast iron and steel, plated metal components, composition keytops
- Color: Dark olive green with cream-colored keys and gold lettering
- Mechanism: Distinctive dual-sided, down-strike batwing typebar arrangement
- Keyboard: Three-row QWERTY keyboard with octagonal keys
- Features: Visible writing mechanism, carriage adjustment knobs, FIG and CAP shift keys, carriage bell, and integrated side carrying handles
- Brand Markings: "The Oliver Standard Visible Writer No. 5"
- Manufacturer's Marking: "Manufactured by The Oliver Typewriter Co. Chicago U.S.A."
- Manufactured in: Woodstock, Ill, United States
- Original Finish: Olive-green painted metal with decorative gold lettering
- Operation: Untested for character striking image. Keys all work. Carriage turns and moves. Return spring string not attached. Partially cleaned.
- Ideal For: Antique typewriter collections, industrial antiques, historical office displays, literary-themed décor, and restoration projects
- Dimensions: 15 3/4" W x 10 1/4" H x 14 1/2" D
- Weight: 30 lbs
SKU 9745
Free ground shipping
Description
Antique Oliver No. 5 Standard Visible Writer manual typewriter, serial number 247582, dating to 1911. This distinctive American-made typewriter features Oliver's iconic batwing-shaped typebars, an olive-green metal body, ivory-colored keys, and original gold lettering. A wonderful piece of early 20th-century office history, ideal for antique typewriter collectors, vintage office displays, or restoration. Printed operating instructions included.
Antique, unrestored condition with substantial age-related finish loss, scratches, surface rust, oxidation, and accumulated dirt throughout the body and mechanical components. Several keys show discoloration and wear. Original lettering remains mostly intact. "N" key is missing it's cover. The ribbon spools appear empty, and a fresh ribbon is needed. Mechanical operation has not been verified, but all keys strike well. Carriage turns, slides and return string is working. Sold as an untested collectible or restoration project. Please review all photographs.
- Manufacturer: The Oliver Typewriter Company
- Model: No. 5 – Standard Visible Writer
- Printed operating instructions included.
- Type: Manual desktop typewriter
- Design Style: Edwardian / Early Industrial
- Serial number 247582
- Date Manufactured: This one is 1911. Model produced 1907–1914.
- Materials: Painted cast iron and steel, plated metal components, composition keytops
- Color: Dark olive green with cream-colored keys and gold lettering
- Mechanism: Distinctive dual-sided, down-strike batwing typebar arrangement
- Keyboard: Three-row QWERTY keyboard with octagonal keys
- Features: Visible writing mechanism, carriage adjustment knobs, FIG and CAP shift keys, carriage bell, and integrated side carrying handles
- Brand Markings: "The Oliver Standard Visible Writer No. 5"
- Manufacturer's Marking: "Manufactured by The Oliver Typewriter Co. Chicago U.S.A."
- Manufactured in: Woodstock, Ill, United States
- Original Finish: Olive-green painted metal with decorative gold lettering
- Operation: Untested for character striking image. Keys all work. Carriage turns and moves. Return spring string not attached. Partially cleaned.
- Ideal For: Antique typewriter collections, industrial antiques, historical office displays, literary-themed décor, and restoration projects
- Dimensions: 15 3/4" W x 10 1/4" H x 14 1/2" D
- Weight: 30 lbs
SKU 9745
Free ground shipping
Antique, unrestored condition with substantial age-related finish loss, scratches, surface rust, oxidation, and accumulated dirt throughout the body and mechanical components. Several keys show discoloration and wear. Original lettering remains mostly intact. "N" key is missing it's cover. The ribbon spools appear empty, and a fresh ribbon is needed. Mechanical operation has not been verified, but all keys strike well. Carriage turns, slides and return string is working. Sold as an untested collectible or restoration project. Please review all photographs.
- Manufacturer: The Oliver Typewriter Company
- Model: No. 5 – Standard Visible Writer
- Printed operating instructions included.
- Type: Manual desktop typewriter
- Design Style: Edwardian / Early Industrial
- Serial number 247582
- Date Manufactured: This one is 1911. Model produced 1907–1914.
- Materials: Painted cast iron and steel, plated metal components, composition keytops
- Color: Dark olive green with cream-colored keys and gold lettering
- Mechanism: Distinctive dual-sided, down-strike batwing typebar arrangement
- Keyboard: Three-row QWERTY keyboard with octagonal keys
- Features: Visible writing mechanism, carriage adjustment knobs, FIG and CAP shift keys, carriage bell, and integrated side carrying handles
- Brand Markings: "The Oliver Standard Visible Writer No. 5"
- Manufacturer's Marking: "Manufactured by The Oliver Typewriter Co. Chicago U.S.A."
- Manufactured in: Woodstock, Ill, United States
- Original Finish: Olive-green painted metal with decorative gold lettering
- Operation: Untested for character striking image. Keys all work. Carriage turns and moves. Return spring string not attached. Partially cleaned.
- Ideal For: Antique typewriter collections, industrial antiques, historical office displays, literary-themed décor, and restoration projects
- Dimensions: 15 3/4" W x 10 1/4" H x 14 1/2" D
- Weight: 30 lbs
SKU 9745
Free ground shipping
Oliver No 5 Fiver Standard Visible Batwing Manual Typewriter USA Antique 1911
$440.00