Vintage Simplex suitcase typewriter by Olympia A.G. Stuttgart, Germany 1930s

The Simplex suitcase typewriter manufactured in 1938 in Germany by Olympia Büromaschinenwerke A.G. Stuttgart. A beautiful and extremely rare typewriter, it is one of the earliest Simplex models in a classic, pre-war form. The item is covered with black varnish, with the preserved golden signature stamps. The machine is visually operational, very good condition, damage to the suitcase is visible in the photos. Machines manufactured by Olimpia were characterized by an unusual design and great attention to detail. The items were hand-made in short series. The machine can be an interesting addition as a flagship technical monument from the 1930s. Dimensions: In the suitcase: height 20 cm width 36 cm 35 cm thick Without a suitcase: height 19 cm width 32 cm thickness 30 cm Dimensions in inches: In the suitcase: height 7.9 in width 14.2 in thickness 13.8 in Without a suitcase: height 7.5 in width 12.6 in thickness 12.8 in