There's a new Royal in the house. His name is George.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yummy, leather carrying case with so much history just oozing out of it.
And it was the most gorgeous shade of green known to man.
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.
From what I can tell, he is a 1937 model.
BTW, I later turned this typewriter into a succulent planter. Never fear though, I used fake succulents.
I don't think I could ever bring myself to actually put dirt in a typewriter!
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.
Shabby chic Sandy
I am so glad you were able to bring george home. He is a looker!
TARYTERRE
WHAT a fabulous find. LOVE George. GREAT typewriter. The color is gorgeous.
Vickie @ Ranger 911
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.
ThrifterSisters
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 🙂
~Erica
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
Very cool typewriter!
Kerin
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:)}
Joanne Noragon
You should be in love. I am. I believe he was priced to go to a loving home.
And, Wow. He is a beauty.
scott7258
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
Dawn@ We Call It Junkin.com
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
Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME
Oh I know that heart beating feeling....and 19.99? That is a find...George is fab!!
Junkchiccottage
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
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
OH he is Gorgeous George...and so are your photos, Pam! Great find!
Stacey
You lucky girl! Every time I find one it is unaffordable!! Way to go.
Spittin-Toad
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. 🙂
Congrats!
Denise
Amy Burzese
A steal! Lucky girl. Goes to show that just because it's in a case doesn't mean it's out of reach.
Musings from Kim K.
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.