1915 Fox Model #24

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Art Nouveau Influence, Partially “Visible” Machine

The 1915 Fox Model #24 uses a 4-row, Qwerty, 44-key, frontstrike impact mechanism.

While the Fox Model #24 typewriter was considered to be an excellent machine, it is notable today mostly for its graceful design and beautiful green and gold decals on the sides. In particular, the excellent fox head decal on the paper tray adds value to this vintage machine.

It was technically considered a "visible" machine but in order to easily see what had been typed, the operator must advance the platen a quarter turn to see it clearly.

The machine is also notable for its very unusual combination of both long and short key levers. Letters and most punctuation marks are on the long levers while numbers and other characters are on the short levers.

Unlike most other machines the shift key raises and lowers the type basket – not the carriage itself. Another feature is that the platen roller is easily removable.

This machine features two (2) carriage tab positions triggered by a button on the front left of the typewriter frame.

One mystery I have not solved is the black button on the upper left front of the typewriter frame. The button includes a metal "stop” that appears to prevent the button from being depressed accidentally.

The front central paper position index, normally nickel plated, has been painted black for some reason. Perhaps it is a new piece made to fit and painted black.



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Overall condition: Good
Year: 1915
Serial No.: 110865
Type language: English
Manufactured by the Fox Typewriter Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA