1873 Sholes & Glidden typewriter, $25,410
COLOGNE, Germany – Auction Team Breker‘s March 26 sale, titled Science & Technology / Mechanical Music / Fairground, was a gratifying success, with many exquisite machines and technological marvels finding new homes.
Sholes & Glidden Type-Writer with early decorative finish, est. €15,000-€20,000
COLOGNE, Germany – Auction Team Breker opens its spring 2022 season on Saturday, March 26 with the Jim Rauen collection of typewriters and office antiques. Landmarks from the dawn of telecommunications will be offered alongside early calculating machines, postage scales and writing antiques. Highlighting the collection is one of America’s most comprehensive groups of antique typewriters, led by an 1873 Sholes & Glidden. Regarded as the first commercially successful writing machine, it is estimated at €18,000-€22,000. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.