Rare Green Corona 3 Special Folding Typewriter

1929 Corona Special Folding Typewriter | Rare Factory Green Frame | Serial No. GX 636813 with Matching Case 📖 Product Overview: A Vibrant Art Deco Folding Artifact Presenting a standout gem from our private collection since 2021: an authentic 1929 Corona Special Folding Typewriter finished in a rare & uncommon factory Green metal frame. Introduced in the late 1920s as a refined variant of the legendary folding series, the Corona Special paired iconic collapsible carriage engineering with eye-catching Art Deco colorways. Featuring Corona’s signature folding carriage mechanism that collapses forward over the keybed for ultimate portability, this machine produces clean, crisp text on a standard desktop footprint while folding down flat into its matching carrying case. Restored to smooth working order at our UK workshop by BBC's The Repair Shop featured experts Walid Saad & Joujou, this green rarity is an exceptional centerpiece for discerning collectors and design enthusiasts. 📊 Technical Specifications & Restoration Highlights Brand & Model: Corona Special (Folding Carriage Model) Manufacturing Year: 1929 (Serial No. GX 636813) Rare Factory Colorway: Original vintage Green Frame—far scarcer than standard black finish models from this era. 100% Workshop Restored: Meticulously hand-cleaned, chemically degreased, segment-flushed, and calibrated. Features a clear, crisp, ringing margin bell. Fresh Ribbon Installed: Pre-installed with a brand-new ink ribbon wound onto original spools (engineered to perform optimally with single-color ribbons). fitted dual ribbon but occasionally will type red on low characters like y and j under the line and when typing in Red, letter "x" will only type black. Usage Recommendation: Fully functional and suitable for light to occasional creative typing, correspondence, and high-value collection. Workshop Note: Due to its delicate folding mechanism and century-old age, we recommend this model for occasional use rather than heavy daily manuscript typing. 🎨 Cosmetic Condition & Custom Felt Case Chassis & Paintwork: Excellent vintage condition overall—one of the finest green examples to pass through our hands. Retains vibrant original green enamel paint with minor surface marks on its corners and front lid (as pictured) that tastefully highlight its authentic historic character. Private Collection Provenance: Carefully curated and preserved as part of our personal workshop collection since 2021. Original Carrying Case Included: Accompanied by its original hard carrying case exhibiting natural vintage age marks inside and out. Latches securel. ✍️ Typeface & Font Details Typeface Style: Classic, bold PICA Typeface. Font Pitch: 10 Characters Per Inch (10 CPI / PICA Scale)—delivering clear, highly acceptable print impressions. 📋 Quick Specifications Overview Feature Specification Details Model 1929 Corona Special Folding Typewriter Serial Number GX 636813 (1929 Production) Frame Finish Uncommon Original Factory Green Enamel Mechanical Condition Restored & operational (Best suited for occasional typing/display) Ribbon Installed Brand-new dual -color ribbon fitted Included Accessories Original case Cosmetic Details Minor marks on corners & front lid (as pictured) Provenance Part of Mr & Mrs Vintage Typewriters personal collection since 2021 Global Shipping FREE US & UK Shipping Included Restoration Experts Walid Saad & Joujou (BBC's The Repair Shop) 🛡️ Peace of Mind & Workshop Mechanical Guarantee ✅ 1-Year Mechanical Guarantee | ✅ 14-Day Returns | ✅ Lifetime Aftercare | ✅ Featured on BBC's The Repair Shop Every typewriter leaving our workshop represents the highest standard of vintage mechanical conservation. To ensure complete confidence in your investment, your typewriter is backed by our Comprehensive 1-Year Mechanical Guarantee, covering all internal mechanisms, segment linkages, and moving parts. Each machine is logged in our digital workshop registry under its unique serial number for full traceability and long-term support. Please read our dedicated workshop guarantee page on our website for complete details and peace of mind. 🌍 Global Shipping, Timelines & Tariff Information 🇺🇸 United States & 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Shipping (100% Free & All-Inclusive): Standard local & international shipping to the US and UK is completely free and included in the listed price. Furthermore, all US import tariffs and customs duties are fully prepaid by our workshop. There are absolutely zero hidden checkout fees, surprise border holds, or cash-on-delivery demands at your door. 🌐 International Shipping (Europe, Australia, Canada & Rest of World): We dispatch all website orders in less than 24 hours. We offer flexible, fully tracked premium shipping options calculated at checkout: Standard International Delivery: Safely delivered via premium air courier directly to your doorstep in 3 to 7 working days (with prompt EU dispatch and highly competitive rates to Australia and remote destinations). Express International Delivery Upgrade: Arrives at your door in just 1 to 3 working days for a small additional fee. Proprietary Global Packaging Protocol: To ensure this fragile 1920s colored folding portable arrives safely, we secure the carriage mechanism, insulate the outer frame in multi-layered shock-absorbing cushioning, and suspend the entire unit within a heavy-duty, double-walled shipping box. 🤝 The "Ready-to-Write" Package & Lifetime Support Unbox & Enjoy: Your Corona Special arrives pre-installed with your fresh ribbon and our primary step-by-step startup instructions. Simply unbox, unfold the carriage mechanism into place, and begin typing immediately. Video Learning Academy: Your package includes a direct link to our dedicated YouTube video tutorial, teaching you how to fold, unfold, operate the margins, and change ink ribbons on Corona folding portables. Lifetime Technical Partnership: Every typewriter we sell comes with lifetime technical support. You receive direct email and video-call troubleshooting access to Walid and Joujou, the celebrated restoration experts from BBC's The Repair Shop and major Netflix productions. 📖 Have questions about 1920s colored portables or restoration care? Read our master guide: Typewriter FAQ: The Ultimate 100 Questions Answered