Oliver No 9 Printype Standard Visible Typewriter Appraisal

Oliver No. 9 'Printype' Standard Visible Typewriter

This is an Oliver No. 9 standard visible typewriter, recognizable by its iconic olive-green color and unique 'U-shaped' typebars that strike down from the sides rather than up from below. Manufactured by the Oliver Typewriter Company in Chicago, Illinois, the No. 9 model was produced roughly between 1915 and 1922. The machine features an all-metal chassis with a rich olive enamel finish, accented by nickel-plated components like the carriage return lever and carriage ends. The keyboard consists of three rows of white circular keys with 'Printype' font characters. The 'Printype' branding is clearly visible on the paper table at the top, along with the company logo. The front base plate confirms the model No. 9 and the manufacturing location. Physically, the machine shows a level of age-appropriate patina, with some slight dullness to the nickel plating and minor thinning of the green paint on high-contact areas. There is visible dust accumulation within the typebar mechanisms and the inner carriage works, though the overall structure appears intact without major visible fractures or missing primary components. The craftsmanship is high-grade early 20th-century industrial design, characterized by heavy cast-iron construction and intricate mechanical engineering intended for heavy business use.