Touch & Colour Control | Compact 12” Wide | Made in USA

A beautiful and increasingly hard-to-find Royal Model O typewriter from the 1930s, finished in classic black enamel with glass-top keys. This example is fully mechanical, working, and complete, making it ideal for collectors, writers, film/prop use, or vintage décor.

Royal’s Model O was known for its smooth keystroke, compact footprint, and professional build quality. This version features both Touch Control and Colour Control, allowing adjustment of typing feel and ribbon selection.

🔹 Features & Details

• Manufacturer: Royal Typewriter Company (USA)

• Model: Royal O

• Era: 1930s

• Width: approx. 12 inches (smaller, lighter format)

• Keys: Glass-top keys with metal rims

• Controls: Touch Control & Colour Control

• Operation: Manual / mechanical

🔧 Condition

• Working condition – keys respond, carriage advances, ribbon spools turn

• Clean overall with expected light cosmetic wear consistent with age

• No cracks to body; lettering and controls remain clear

• Needs new ribbon.

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