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Home ยป Thrifting ยป A New Royal Is In The House

A New Royal Is In The House

By Pam

There’s a new Royal in the house. His name is George.

Vintage green portable Royal typewriter @houseofhawthornes.com

Expecting a photo of William and Kate’s Prince George?

Nah, they won’t let me get close enough to them for that. Something about a restraining order for trying to jump the palace walls or something like that.

So in the meantime, I thought I’d show you some more photos of my new Royal typewriter that I gave you a glimpse of in my fall home tour.

Vintage green portable Royal typewriter @houseofhawthornes.com

I think I referred to him as a “her” in that post. Just a little gender confusion on my part. I realized that since I had named my 1925 Royal typewriter Kate, that this new one should also have a regal name and what’s better than Kate’s son’s name.

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Isn’t he a peach? OK, that sounds so very Judy Garland-ish.

But he is a beauty.

I ran across him in a glass case at a little antique mall in Logan, Ohio. It was love at first sight, at least on my part.

Vintage green portable Royal typewriter @houseofhawthornes.com

When I first spotted him, my heart started jumping and I thought I might just feint. But of course it would be very expensive, because when do you ever see a yummy green vintage typewriter? Like, never!

So I gazed at it longingly in the locked case. Sighed. And then went about moping around the antique mall. All the while being ridiculously consumed with thinking about the green typewriter.

Vintage green portable Royal typewriter @houseofhawthornes.com

Seriously, I could not enjoy looking at anything else, because that typewriter kept popping into my mind.

I got about halfway through the store when I just had to go up to the counter and ask if I could see the typewriter up close. If I could not own it, at least I would be able to caress it a bit.

It came with its leather carrying case.

Vintage green portable Royal typewriter @houseofhawthornes.com

Yummy, leather carrying case with so much history just oozing out of it.

Vintage green portable Royal typewriter @houseofhawthornes.com

And it was the most gorgeous shade of green known to man.

Vintage green portable Royal typewriter @houseofhawthornes.com

Yes, it was perfect.

Wait a minute, does that tag say $19.99? No, must be a typo. Get it? Typo on a typewriter. I crack myself up sometimes.

Since I didn’t have my glasses with me (why actually carry my glasses around with me?), I sheepishly asked the girl if the price was $19.99 or $79.99? Really, I was expecting her to laugh at me an say, “No, of course it’s $79.99, you silly lady!”

But, she smiled and confirmed $19.99.

Sold.

Vintage green portable Royal typewriter @houseofhawthornes.com

From what I can tell, he is a 1937 model.

In case you’ve never been, I have some Useful Links listed underneath my header, that link to different things that may be interesting to vintage loving people. How to date ball jars, dating globes based on what countries are listed on them, identifying Pyrex patterns, etc. Useful stuff like that.

Two of the links I have listed are The Classic Typewriter Page and The Typewriter Data Base.

Both of which are useful if you run across a gorgeous old typewriter.

In a glass case.

At an antique mall.

And you fall head over heels in love with him.

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    1. Musings from Kim K.

      September 30, 2013 at 7:44 am

      The color of that typewriter is simply fantastic. What a steal too at $19.99. I’m so glad you rescued it. It was definitely worth all that agony and wishful thinking.

    2. Amy Burzese

      September 30, 2013 at 7:51 am

      A steal! Lucky girl. Goes to show that just because it’s in a case doesn’t mean it’s out of reach.

    3. Spittin-Toad

      September 30, 2013 at 8:19 am

      Oh my goodness…What a deal!!! I love vintage typewriters and just can’t say no to them (Unless the price is over 10.00 but I would above quickly paid 20.00 for that one!! I am sooo jealous. ๐Ÿ™‚
      Congrats!
      Denise

    4. Stacey

      September 30, 2013 at 9:32 am

      You lucky girl! Every time I find one it is unaffordable!! Way to go.

    5. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

      September 30, 2013 at 9:51 am

      OH he is Gorgeous George…and so are your photos, Pam! Great find!

    6. Junkchiccottage

      September 30, 2013 at 9:55 am

      Wow Pam what a great score. I love the color green too. It is so vintage and chic and full of history. Love your treasure.
      Kris

    7. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME

      September 30, 2013 at 10:57 am

      Oh I know that heart beating feeling….and 19.99? That is a find…George is fab!!

    8. Dawn@ We Call It Junkin.com

      September 30, 2013 at 11:30 am

      Oh yes, he is gorgeous! I can’t get over the price, either. I don’t know if you ever participate in link-up parties, but I’m starting my very own tomorrow, 10/1, and this post would be perfect. It’s called We Call It Olde Link-Up – anything vintage welcome! Take care – Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com

    9. scott7258

      September 30, 2013 at 11:42 am

      You deserve this to-die-for find, Pam! So happy it found its way to U. It is a score like this that keeps us shopping even tho our homes are already saturated. This typewriter is equivalent to a piece of fine art. Mary

    10. Joanne Noragon

      September 30, 2013 at 12:03 pm

      You should be in love. I am. I believe he was priced to go to a loving home.

      And, Wow. He is a beauty.

    11. Kerin

      September 30, 2013 at 2:58 pm

      Boy, oh boy, you really scored a terrific deal!! I love your ‘new’ typewriter!!
      It is the most beautiful color of green.

      Thanks for sharing with us!

      Have a great day!

      {p.s. I’m blogging again, and having fun with it too:)}

    12. Carlene @ Organized Clutter

      September 30, 2013 at 6:40 pm

      Very cool typewriter!

    13. ThrifterSisters

      September 30, 2013 at 6:43 pm

      I tend to steer clear of typewriters simply because of space restrictions but there is absolutely no way that beauty would not have come home with me. That is the most gorgeous shade of green I have EVER seen! Lucky gal ๐Ÿ™‚

      ~Erica

    14. Vickie @ Ranger 911

      September 30, 2013 at 10:35 pm

      Definitely a one of a kind beauty! He IS the most gorgeous shade of green. Don’t you love it when the actual price is just a fraction of what you thought? Quite a deal m’lady.

    15. TARYTERRE

      October 1, 2013 at 2:29 am

      WHAT a fabulous find. LOVE George. GREAT typewriter. The color is gorgeous.

    16. Shabby chic Sandy

      October 1, 2013 at 2:41 am

      I am so glad you were able to bring george home. He is a looker!

    17. Robin Johnson

      October 1, 2013 at 11:05 am

      George is very handsome indeed! And what a steal. I probably would have fainted right there. I’m still on the look out for my first typewriter. Someday I hope to have your luck!

    18. Vintage/Retro Collectables

      October 1, 2013 at 12:53 pm

      Now that is one very slick-looking deco type writer, and that colour is sweet! Talk about a bargain price tag!! P.S. Like the typo joke ๐Ÿ˜‰

    19. Olive

      October 1, 2013 at 1:43 pm

      Yay beans Pam. It is beautiful and perfectly green. I am perfectly green with envy btw. xo, olive

    20. dee -@ The Old Fat Hen

      October 1, 2013 at 8:25 pm

      I am so envious he is beautiful-love dee x

    21. Style Sisters

      October 2, 2013 at 1:38 am

      This just the best…I love the color! I think my dad used to sell these back in the day! Come over and share your post with us on the Style Sisters linky party..http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/10/centerpiece-wednesday-95.html
      Karin

    22. Shannah @ Just Us Four

      October 2, 2013 at 9:34 am

      I want a vintage typewriter so badly. Finding a green one that is that gorgeous is a real accomplishment. ๐Ÿ™‚

    23. esmykla

      October 2, 2013 at 7:47 pm

      Holy cow! That is an amazing price! I love the experience of finding something you LOVE and realizing that it’s priced way below what you expected. That has happened to me with Cathrineholm bowls (!) and some awesome Pyrex too.

    24. Melinda

      October 2, 2013 at 10:09 pm

      That is one handsome devil you have there!

      M ๐Ÿ™‚

    25. Dawn@ We Call It Junkin.com

      October 3, 2013 at 10:01 am

      Thank you so much for linking this to my first We Call It Olde Link-Up! Thanks to you, my first week was a success. I hope to see you there again each Tuesday with your antique, vintage, or history-related article. Take care – Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com

    26. Debra @ HOMESPUN

      October 4, 2013 at 6:08 am

      I remember him in the tour…a beauty! ๐Ÿ™‚ I would not have passed that up either! ๐Ÿ™‚

    27. Ornate Splendor

      October 4, 2013 at 7:40 pm

      So enjoyed this post about the green typewriter! You’re right – it is the most fabulous shade of green! and 19.99!!! Are you kidding! Sold is right! Well done! (MY 11 year old daughter is obsessed with typewriters right now. I bought one for her for her 11th b-day, for $25. But it is not quite as pretty as yours! She loves it, though, and types letters, and is obsessed with typewriter key jewelry.) So much fun! Hugs, Catherine (your newest follower of your blogging adventures!) : )

    28. Eclectically Vintage

      October 5, 2013 at 11:38 am

      I have 2 old typewriters and we know it takes 3 to make a collection so I’ll be on the lookout for one as fab as this!
      Kelly

    29. Town and Country Gals

      October 5, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      Pam,
      what a gorgeous green your new find is! I’ve never seen one that color. You got a total steal, amazing price! So glad you went back for a second look!
      Rebecca

    30. becky

      October 14, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      You got a steal! It’s beautiful! I found 1on craigslist for 20 bucks…it was in bad shape though. I also found a name of someone who refurbishes old typewriters, so I called him…I thought he would be very far away and very expensive, but to my surprise while talking to him on the phone, he was from my town…2 minutes away to be exact! LUCKY GIRL!!!! He took it home, and came back 2 weeks later with a beautifully refurbished machine, new ribbon and all…she is lovely ( Yes, mine is a she) her name is Tess…and she is a very heavy gunmetal R.C. Allen…I just LOVE HER!!!!!! Use it all the time!!!

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