Vintage typewriter model 10 by Erika, Germany 1950

A suitcase typewriter model 10 manufactured by the East German company Erika. This model was produced in the 1950s. The Erika company served as the basis and inspiration for the production of many other machines such as Optima, Prasident, Aztecs, CBM, Robotron, etc. The Series 10 machines are an irrefutable model of typewriter and are considered the canon of industrial design. Erika is one of the most outstanding typewriter manufacturing companies in history, and the Series 10 machines are displayed in many technology museums around the world.The specimen is in very good condition, with slight traces of use. The machine is operational, it only requires the replacement of the belt, which has already dried out due to its age.Dimensions:In case:height 17 cm width 36 cm thickness 37 cmWithout case:height 12 cm width 34 cm thickness 35 cmDimensions in inches:In case:height 6.7 in width 14.2 in thickness 14.6 inWithout case:height 47 in width 13.4 in thickness 13.8 in