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Featured Reconditioned & Serviced Typewriters for sale
Second hand manual machines found online can be in a variety of conditions and working orders. Here’s a list of featured reconditioned and refurbished machines which have been properly serviced and are ready to be a working, beautiful addition to any home. Please check each item description for more details about its working order.
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1959 Hermes 3000 Typewriter with case - SERVICED - FREE DELIVERY
Seller's notes: "This item has been pretty comprehensively serviced. I can't claim I'm a professional but I've owned and serviced a few of these as I am a big fan. The covers and carriage were removed, allowing a thorough although not forensic cleaning of the accesible parts."
1935 Underwood Universal 4 Bank Serviced Portable Typewriter - Engraved Case
Seller's notes: "A soft brush and compressed air clear out debris from the typebars and chassis. Repairs: Worn or broken parts—like springs, screws, or rubber feet—are replaced."
Seller's notes: "Gorgeous Empire Aristocrat typewriter, working and recently serviced with original metal hard case. Considered the UK version of the Hermes Baby, this is the model of typewriter that was used by war correspondents and was carried up Mount Everest! I love it dearly but have too many in my collection. Comes with additional typewriter ribbon in dual colours."
Vintage Remington Rand Portable Model 5 Typewriter - Case - Working/Serviced
Seller's notes: "Typewriter was serviced and had a new ribbon fitted by Frinton Typewriters in April 2026. Whether displayed on a desk or used for creative projects, this Remington Rand has the charm, presence, and functionality that make these early portables so sought after."
Vintage Yellow Silver Reed Silverette Typewriter With Case - Serviced & Working
Seller's notes: "Portable Silver Reed typewriter in a beautiful retro yellow colour with black keys. Professionally cleaned, serviced, and tested. In full working order with a new ribbon ready to be used. Overall in a very good condition with just a few small marks."
Vintage Royal Aristocrat Typewriter And Travel Case. Serviced by Ted Allen's
Seller's notes: "Based on the design features and the "crinkle" (textured) black finish. Model: Aristocrat. The sticker for "Ted Allen’s Typewriters" in Santa Monica is a fantastic piece of provenance. The Royal Aristocrat was a favorite of several famous authors, including Ernest Hemingway, who used various Royal portables throughout his career."
Seller's notes: "Lovely example of this well respected 1970s West German typewriter. The machine had been cleaned, serviced and is fully functional. A new bicolour ribbon is fitted. It is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition with minimal blemishes. I have replaced the right hand platen knob with a stronger item with a metal hub as the original plastic hubbed item has worn loose. I will include the original as it could be refitted and glued in if preferred. Typeface is a crisp 12 character per inch Elite. Please note that the carriage lock lever is at the top of left side of the carriage and not obvious. However I will print a full set of instructions."
1959 Hermes 3000 Typewriter with case - SERVICED - FREE DELIVERY
1935 Underwood Universal 4 Bank Serviced Portable Typewriter - Engraved Case
Empire Aristocrat Portable Typewriter (UK Hermes Baby) - Serviced
OUTSTANDING Triumph Tippa S Typewriter Case Portable Germany servicedBuy now on eBay: £235.80
Vintage Remington Rand Portable Model 5 Typewriter - Case - Working/Serviced
Vintage Yellow Silver Reed Silverette Typewriter With Case - Serviced & Working
Vintage Royal Aristocrat Typewriter And Travel Case. Serviced by Ted Allen's
Olympia Traveller Portable Typewriter Serviced