Triumph Gabriele-E Typewriter 1960
At Acme we call this version of the Triumph Gabriele-E typewriter the "Safari model" Triumph. This has to do with the fact that with its "khaki & cream" colouring and beautiful lines we can envision a very stylish person typing on it while it rests on a folding camp table on safari somewhere. The external design is beautiful and evocative of the late 50s or early 60s. The internal mechanics are as good as they come. Those who know Triumphs know what I am talking about. And what a feel! The typing is tight and fast and their is no carriage in the entire typewriter kingdom that moves as smoothly or lightly.
This is a lovely example of the Gabriele-E typewriter. (The Gabriele-E was named after the grand-daughter of the owner of the company.) This model comes with a tabulator system and was considered a "high end" typewriter when it was introduced. This one is in exceptionally good cosmetic condition and it is working perfectly. The typeface is a very handsome "Congress Pica" and the keyboard is QWERTY. This typewriter has been fully serviced, completely cleaned, aligned, adjusted and lubricated for years of good service. It has been outfitted with a new bi-colour ribbon so you can start typing immediately. This typewriter comes with the original Triumph-branded brush and Triumph-branded polishing cloth. A link to an electronic copy of the user manual will be sent to the buyer.
The platen roller is in fine condition, smooth and clean, with a hardness rating of 92 (Durometer, Shore A scale; 85-95 being the ideal range). The paper feed rollers, which seem to be a composition material of rubber and cork, or simply cork, are in fine condition and grip the paper well. The rubber feet are still in fine condition and soft, holding the typewriter well to the desktop. The chrome is shiny and unblemished. The painted finish is in excellent condition with only the slightest blemishes around the Triumph badge on the ribbon cover.
NOTE: This typewriter comes with the "Acme" lead seal attached to the typewriter under the ribbon cover. This seal permanently identifies this typewriter as a genuine Acme-restored typewriter and provides for lifetime servicing at no charge. (See below for details.)
This Triumph Gabriele-E typewriter will be shipped via DHL Express (delivery to USA in 3-4 working days) to reduce the possibility of damage during shipment and to get it to you fast!
The original case/cover is hard plastic and is in excellent condition with the external Triumph badge intact and in good condition. The chrome around the handle is in very fine condition.
Based on the serial number (1508034) this machine was manufactured in 1960.
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https://oztypewriter.blogspot.nl/2012/05/triumph-portable-typewriters.htmlShort History of the Triumph Typewriters: Two Germans, Siegfried Bettmann and M. Schulte, founded the“ Triumph Cycle Company Ltd” in England around 1890. In 1896 they decided to establish a subsidiary “Triumph-Fahrrad-Werke AG” back in Nürnberg. In Germany, the company began to focus on the manufacture of typewriters instead of bicycles and motorcycles. During World War II production of typewriters ceased as arms production was started. In 1953 Triumph was taken over by Grundig, merged with Adlerwerke and renamed Triumph-Adler and in 1957 the popular Gabriele portable typewriter and an electric typewriter were introduced. In 1979 the company was acquired by Volkswagen and in 1986 by the Italian typewriter company, Olivetti. Typewriter production was closed down in 1997. (some information from: http://typewriter.slk.fi/typewriter-collection/triumph/)
Notes on the Lifetime Guarantee: Should anything require repair during the life of the typewriter the Acme Type Machine Company (a registered company in the Netherlands with Chamber of Commerce registration: 74166247) will repair it free of charge when shipped to our workshop. Due to the costs of shipping and the possibilities therein for damage during the shipping process we will work with you to make any required adjustments or repairs at home prior to taking the step to ship it to our workshop in Holland. Should it be preferable due to costs involved, we will also discuss the possibility of bringing it to a local professional typewriter repair service to make the necessary repairs.
The guarantee does not cover damage due to mishandling or dropping the typewriter, or for ordinary typewriter maintenance such as ribbon changing, platen roller renovation, character adjustment due to extensive use etc.
This fine example of a Triumph Gabriele-E will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to preserve its condition and beauty.
Check our reviews to see how our friends react to the care we take in our packing. It will be fully insured during shipment.
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