$565.00 USD
Corona No. 3 folding typewriter made in Groton, New York, in 1920. This restored three-bank portable has serial number 313781, its original carrying case and an original cleaning brush.
Museum archive record. This typewriter has been sold.
Museum record
About This Typewriter
The Corona No. 3 was designed to fold into a compact shape for transport. Its platen and carriage move forward and rest above the three-row keyboard when the machine is placed in its case.
This black example was made in the United States in 1920. It retains its original carrying case and cleaning brush.
Archive Details
Brand: Corona
Model: No. 3
Year: 1920
Made in: Groton, New York, United States
Color: Black
Keyboard: Three-bank
Serial number: 313781
Weight in case: Approximately 10 pounds
Case: Original carrying case
Accessory: Original cleaning brush
Dimensions in case:
Length: 12 inches
Width: 10 inches
Height: 4½ inches
The Corona No. 3
Corona produced the No. 3 from 1912 until 1941. Its folding carriage allowed the machine to fit into a compact case, making it one of the best-known early portable typewriters.
The model’s success helped establish the Corona Typewriter Company before its later merger with L. C. Smith.
Condition When Sold
My Cup of Retro deep-cleaned and serviced this machine. The platen was reconditioned, the mechanical parts were checked, and a new ribbon was installed.
The body retained visible signs of its age. The machine remained operational and suitable for occasional typing.
From the My Cup of Retro Archive
My Cup of Retro previously restored and sold working vintage typewriters to customers around the world. This page preserves the photographs and recorded details of this Corona No. 3 from the former shop.
