Black Underwood Noiseless Portable Typewriter, Working Antique 1930s No Case

Own an extraordinary piece of 1930s American engineering with this Antique Underwood Noiseless Portable Typewriter (Serial No. ⁠790562⁠). Manufactured in the USA by the Underwood Elliott Fisher Company, this rare pre-war machine features a sleek glossy black enamel finish, crisp gold lettering, classic round glass-style keycaps, and the patented pressure-strike noiseless mechanism.

A museum-worthy centerpiece for authors, poets, historians, or collectors of fine vintage mechanical design!

Key Features & Highlights

Brand & Model: Underwood Noiseless Portable (Underwood Elliott Fisher Co.)
Serial Number: ⁠790562⁠ (Stamped on rear frame rail)
Era: 1930s Pre-War Vintage
Origin: Made in U.S.A.
Color: Glossy Black Enamel with original gold foil branding front and rear
Mechanism: Innovative Noiseless thrust-action design (engineered to reduce mechanical sound during typing)
Condition: Working vintage condition; smooth mechanical linkage movement, clear key legends, and solid cast construction.

Why You’ll Love It

Innovative Noiseless Engineering: Designed during the golden age of office machinery to utilize a smooth momentum thrust rather than a loud impact strike.
Preserved Gold Typography: Features bold, intact gold lettering across the front lip ("UNDERWOOD NOISELESS PORTABLE") and rear frame ("UNDERWOOD ELLIOTT FISHER CO.").
Dark Academia Centerpiece: The glossy black body, chrome accent levers, and rounded keycaps bring unmatched elegance to any writing desk, library table, or bookshelf.

Condition Details

This typewriter is in working antique condition for a machine nearly a century old. As pictured, it displays authentic, age-appropriate cosmetic wear, light surface patina, and minor dust inside the mechanism housing consistent with its age. Please note this unit does not include a carrying case, making it ideal for permanent desktop placement or display. Please inspect all high-resolution photos for close-up views of the serial number, body, and rear markings.

What’s Included

1 x Antique 1930s Underwood Noiseless Portable Typewriter (Serial #790562, No case included)

Shipping & Packaging

Because this is a heavy pre-war mechanical antique sold without a case, it will be securely wrapped with extra-thick protective cushioning, carriage locked, and double-boxed to safeguard the frame, glass keys, and internal mechanisms during transit. Full tracking and estimated delivery dates will be updated at checkout.