Rare - \"Valentine Olivetti\" - \"Ettore Sottsass\" - Iconic Red Typewriter
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Rare - \"Valentine Olivetti\" - \"Ettore Sottsass\" - Iconic Red Typewriter:
$153.07
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Please note this is on theUK site and listed in GB pounds.
1969
Red
Olivetti
"Valentine"
Typewriter.
Ettore Sottsass designed the Valentine typewriter with Perry A. King for Olivetti in 1969
The plastic Valentine, which is as light as a feather, was immediately called a design icon and takes pride of place in many design museums around the world. A wonderful example of Italian design, with its orange spools and bright red plastic casing.
This typewriter was the "Tablet PC" of its day, the designer Sottsass described it as “A Biro amongst typewriters” he wanted this typewriter to be used "anyplace but an office".
This example is in "as found" condition and has not been repaired or restored by us.
The plastic casing to the machine does not have any cracks, splits or damage, however it does the usual marks and scuffs you would associate with its age, these are mainly to the top where the machine has been taken in and out of the carrying case.
The metal work still has its\' chrome finish.The keys and space bar work well, however, one of the black plastic key covers has been replaced by a white one at some point, also one of the orange caps for the ribbon spools is missing, but the typewriter types fine.
The rubber catches to the protective case are intact but show some signs of wear and do have a small amount of surface cracking, however, they are still strong and sturdy. The plastic carrying handle is also well attached and strong.
This design icon is now looking for some TLC to bring it back to its full glory!
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Rare - \"Valentine Olivetti\" - \"Ettore Sottsass\" - Iconic Red Typewriter:
$153.07