1938 bauhaus suitcase typewriter simplex, olympia büromaschinenwerke a.g. stuttgart germany

The simplex suitcase typewriter manufactured in 1938 in germany by olympia büromaschinenwerke a.g. Stuttgart. Machine serial number: 0261095. A beautiful and extremely rare typewriter, it is one of the earliest simplex models in a classic, pre-war form. The item is covered with black varnish, with the preserved golden signature stamps. An interesting fact is the label with the signature, the inscription: "made in germany", not "west germany". The machine is visually operational, very good condition, damage to the suitcase is visible in the photos. Machines manufactured by olympia were characterized by an unusual design and great attention to detail. The items were hand-made in short series. The machine can be an interesting addition as a flagship technical monument from the 1930s. Dimensions: In the suitcase: Height 5.9 in|width 13.4 in|thickness 13.8 in. Without a suitcase: Height 5.1 in|width 12.6 in|thickness 13 in.