Royal Typewriter Company, established in 1904 in New York, swiftly rose to prominence with its durable and innovative typewriters. Renowned for models like the Royal No. 10 with its iconic glass side panels, and the portable Royal Quiet De Luxe, favoyred by famed author Ernest Hemingway, Royal typewriters combined functionality with elegance. They were known for their sturdy construction, reliability, and ease of use, making them popular in both offices and homes. Their classic design, often featuring striking black finishes and elegantly shaped keys, makes them a favourite among vintage enthusiasts today, epitomising the golden age of mechanical typing and enduring American craftsmanship.
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1911 Royal Standard No 1 Typewriter Flatbed Manual - Rare Vintage MachineSeller's notes: "Really satisfying strong bell ring!"
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Lovely antique Royal Bar-Lock typewriter with original boxSeller's notes: "A lovely old portable typewriter here. It was cleared out of an old house. I believe it is a model no.2, I am not 100% sure though. All the keys react as they should ad all the letters type out fine without any sticking."
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Royal Standard No 5 Typewriter Staircase Flatbed Art Deco Original Antique c1914Seller's notes: "Royal Standard No 5 Typewriter Staircase Flatbed Art Deco Original Antique c1914. In used condition works with some keys sticking. There is some Matt spots on the paint they will polish out . Please refer to pictures for condition and what is included. I have other vintage items on other listings. Thank you for looking."
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Vintage ROYAL Quiet DeLuxe Portable Typewriter wCase.Teal/Aqua Robin's Blue 1950Seller's notes: "Vintage ROYAL Quiet DeLuxe Portable Typewriter w/Case.Teal/Aqua Robin's Egg Blue Beautiful typewriter for ornamental or use. Obviously a few marks and wear due to the age of the item but looks beautiful. Original carry case"
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Vintage 1920s Antique Royal Typewriter, Working TypewriterSeller's notes: "Beautiful 1921 typewriter by Royal, works beautifully and in pristine condition. Collection from Derbyshire UK."
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Vintage Royal Royalite Portable Typewriter-manual-orignal CaseSeller's notes: "Condition is Used."
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1940’s Vintage Royal Quiet Deluxe Portable Typewriter With Carry Case Seller's notes: "1940’s Vintage Royal Quiet Deluxe Portable Typewriter With Carry Case in a used condition, needs reinking & a couple of keys can stick if typing fast but I'm sure an easy fix to someone with the knowledge. Very good quality typewriter lasting the test of time. Please see pictures for any details. Any questions please feel free to ask."
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Royal Bar-lock Typewriter Circa 1910 Display Only # 864Seller's notes: "A rare circa 1910 Royal Bar-lock typewriter. The roal warrent suggests it is Victorian (as it was issed by the Queen). One was reportedly given to Queen Victoria as a gift. It appears intact but the keys are very sticky."
Buy now on eBay: £224.30Shipping: £12.00
Royal Quiet De Luxe Typewriter – 1941 – Original Case – Classic VintageSeller's notes: "✦ Why this typewriter is special. Model: Quiet De Luxe (Portable). Year: 1941. Includes: Original fitted carrying case. Case is intact and original."
Buy now on eBay: £208.70Shipping: £8.41
Vintage Royal Typewriter w/CaseSeller's notes: "Vintage Royal Typewriter w/Case. Comes from home clearance. Visually in excellent condition with hard case and the manual Untested. Don't know how this things works See all pictures for more details"
Buy now on eBay: £200.00Shipping: £6.59
Antique Rare 1930s Royal Green Metal Portable 4 Bank White Keys Typewriter USASeller's notes: "A fantastic antique portable typewriter. This model dates from the 1930s. Is is made in the United States and has a fabulous green japanned steel body. The ribbon is dry, but it does work. Area of tarnishing to body."
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Royal Arrow Portable Typewriter – 1941 – Made in USA – With CaseSeller's notes: "A genuine Royal Arrow portable manual typewriter, manufactured in 1941, just before the height of WWII production. Royal Arrow Portable Typewriter – 1941 – Made in USA – Serial CDB 9-213058 – With Case."
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Royal Royalite Vintage Manual Typewriter with Original CaseSeller's notes: "I am awaiting all black ribbons. There is no colour selector on these so only need single colour ribbons. This typewriter is from my personal collection that I am reluctantly thinning out. I am donating 10% of all my typewriter sales to the West Yorkshire Dog rescue."
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Royal Model P Portable Typewriter w/ Case Brown WOODGRAIN 1930sSeller's notes: "In good used condition. Case has some wear. Please refer to pictures for condition and what is included. I have other vintage items on other listings. Thank you for looking."
Buy now on eBay: £174.56Shipping: £10.00
Vintage Royal Typewriter P series 1926/7 with case, blackSeller's notes: "Vintage, original Royal typewriter; portable P1 series, believed to be 1926/1927 production. See series number in photos. Working order - needs new ribbon. Still in original box. Original brush included. Owned for almost 40 years, but never used."
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Vintage Royal TypewriterSeller's notes: "Lovely vintage typewriter in good condition Please view pictures"
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Rare 1930’s Green Royal TypewriterSeller's notes: "This model P Royal portable was made in the US in 1930 and is in a wonderful and rare green colour with the "Alligator" finish. These are all in a very nice condition with just the slight age signs of discolouration to a few."
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Vintage TYPEWRITER 1969 Royal Century Portable 2-Tone Blue TestedBuy now on eBay: £156.70Shipping: £5.88
Royal portable typewriterSeller's notes: "Condition is "Used" but very good! Appears to be in good working order with all keys and knobs present and working. See photos. Includes original manual."
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Royal Model O Portable Typewriter with Case 1930’s Vintage UsedSeller's notes: "Royal Model O Portable Typewriter with Case 1930’s Vintage Used. In good used condition. Ribbon will require replacing. Has a rubber feet missing from back right. Please refer to pictures for condition and what is included. I have other vintage items on other listings. Thank you for looking."
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VINTAGE ROYAL TYPEWRITER McBEE with CASE 1958 GREYSeller's notes: "Location 6G2 shelf 3."
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Royal Custom III portable Typewriter Vintage Antique Retro PropSeller's notes: "It is tested and is working. Will require a new ribbon. Quite a rare model and colour. Please view the pictures for what is included and condition."
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Antique Royal Model 10 Typewriter – Rare "Double Glass" Side Panels – LondonSeller's notes: "The iconic gold Royal decals are still visible and clear. It has likely been sitting undisturbed for decades. Rare "Double Glass" Design This specific machine is the highly desirable "Double Glass" variant."
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Vintage Antique Royal TypewriterSeller's notes: "Vintage Antique Royal Typewriter. This typewriter is being sold as found in attic. I haven’t cleaned it up nor do i know if it works. This is for someone who can give it a clean and up cycle it. I’m sure it is worth more as it’s vintage maybe 1940’s."
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Typewriter Royal P model 1935 in rare alligator greenSeller's notes: "The Typewriter Royal P model 1935 in rare alligator green is a vintage desktop accessory that hails from the United Kingdom. Made of steel and branded by Royal, this collectable typewriter is a unique piece for any writing enthusiast or collector. With its distinctive alligator green colour and classic design, this typewriter exudes charm and nostalgia, making it a sought-after item for those who appreciate vintage technology and aesthetics."
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Portable Royal Typewriter rare with original case.Seller's notes: "Portable Royal Typewriter , rare with original case"
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Imperial Typewriter Model T "Good Companion" 1936-40 Fully Working Royal WarrantSeller's notes: "Duster Cloth: Also present is an original yellow flannel "Imperitype" duster cloth, advertising "for better letters always use Imperitype Ribbons & Carbons", featuring an illustration of an Imperial Model 58 desktop typewriter."
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Royal Classic Manual Typewriter Blue Retro Portable 79106B Brand New In Box NIBSeller's notes: "Font Layout Traditional Pica 87 System. ⌨️ Royal Classic Portable Manual Typewriter (Classic Blue) ⌨️. Retains all original foam formatting inserts to protect components."
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Vintage Royal Portable Typewriter USA In Excellent Working Order And ConditionSeller's notes: "if you're after an original vintage manual typewriter, you can't go wrong with this lovely example of a Royal Portable typewriter, it comes with its original box so you can type-and-go on the move. there is a serial number of the back and wasanufactute in the USA. not sure of its age, but similar ones suggest 1940s."
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ROYAL MODEL P SHINY BLACK PORTABLE TYPEWRITER with CASE (1930)Seller's notes: "Fair condition. Wear due to usage. There is an ink carbon present (dry). Right side platen knob missing. The platen turns. Keyboard: AZERTY. Needs a thorough servicing and lubricant. After which there is a possibility it may function."
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