Black Corona Folding Typewriter, Working Antique 1920s Case

Own one of the most famous innovations in typing history with this 1920s Antique Corona 3 Folding Portable Typewriter (Serial No. ⁠X624246⁠). Manufactured in Groton, NY, USA by the Corona Typewriter Company, this iconic 3-row machine features a carriage that folds forward over the keyboard for ultimate portability, bright gold branding, classic glass-topped keys, its original hardshell case, and historic 1978 Wallis Business Services service/inspection test documents inside the lid!

An extraordinary centerpiece for authors, historians, war-era collectors, or lovers of antique mechanical oddities.

Key Features & Highlights

Brand & Model: Corona 3 Folding Portable (Corona Typewriter Company, Inc.)
Serial Number: ⁠X624246⁠ (Documented on original service test card)
Era: 1920s Pre-War Antique
Origin: Made in Groton, N.Y., U.S.A.
Special Mechanism: Revolutionary folding carriage mechanism that compacts the typewriter down into a fraction of its size
Color: Gloss Black with clear gold foil "CORONA" branding across the front frame
Keyboard: Classic 3-row glass-topped keys with double shift keys (CAPS & FIGS)
Condition: Working antique condition; folding mechanism operates, key action functions, and frame remains structurally sound.
Includes: Original black hardshell carrying case with rare vintage 1978 Wallis Business Services inspection certificate mounted inside the lid.

Why You’ll Love It

Iconic Folding Design: Made famous during WWI and the 1920s by war correspondents, journalists, and Ernest Hemingway, the Corona 3 is legendary for its folding carriage system.
Includes Historic Provenance Papers: Comes with original 1978 service inspection documentation pinned inside the case lid, adding incredible historic charm and value.
Dark Academia Masterpiece: Exposed linkages, glass keys, and compact folding geometry make this one of the most visual and fascinating display pieces ever created.

Condition Details

This typewriter is in working antique condition for a machine over a century old. As pictured, it exhibits authentic, age-appropriate cosmetic wear, light surface patina on metal elements, and wear to the carrying case consistent with its age. The historic 1978 service cards inside the case show light age-toning.

Please note that an ink ribbon is not included with this machine.

What’s Included

1 x Antique 1920s Corona 3 Folding Typewriter (No ribbon included)
1 x Original Protective Hard Carrying Case
1 x Set of Historic 1978 Wallis Business Services Inspection/Guarantee Documents (Attached inside case lid)

Shipping & Packaging

Carefully double-boxed with extra-thick protective cushioning, carriage locked/folded, and padded to safeguard the frame, glass keys, case, and historic documentation during transit. Estimated delivery dates and full tracking will be updated at checkout.