1922 Adler #11

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Imposing German Machine With Beautiful Decals

The 1922 Adler #11 uses a 3-row, non-Qwerty, German, 30-key, thrust-action impact mechanism.

The Adler is a strikingly beautiful, sturdy, complex and intriguing machine. It includes four shift keys allowing the operator to type six different characters from each type bar, permitting two different typefaces on the machine at the same time.

The precision thrust-action keys are fascinating to watch.

The decals on this machine are the most spectacularly pristine of any typewriter I have ever seen.

The carriage return cord was replaced on its spring drum in 2018. Each key lever includes 4 to 6 different characters. I could not learn how the space bar functioned.

The machine includes a 1.5“ wide reversible ribbon, original Adler ribbon reels and a 9-1/8” wide platen with a single platen knob on the right side.

Its wooden case with a key lock is in poor condition. One latch plate on the back of the case is missing and the case top has faded "Adler" lettering.

The Adler company originally manufactured bicycles but expanded into the growing typewriter market in 1898. Adler means “Eagle” in German and the Adler logo incorporates an Eagle on top a bicycle wheel.

The typewriter seems to be in good operating order, but needs careful cleaning and lubrication.

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Overall condition: Fair
Year: 1922
Serial No.: 217006
Type language: German and Greek
Manufactured by the Adlerwerke company in Frankfurt, Germany