tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post906401514333188638..comments2024-03-25T15:02:25.695+11:00Comments on oz.Typewriter: Oh Flower of Scotland: A Remington Rand Portable TypewriterRobert Messengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-32600710976027247272021-09-10T10:18:12.410+10:002021-09-10T10:18:12.410+10:00No 5 De Luxe 1953, numbers started that year at EB...No 5 De Luxe 1953, numbers started that year at EBT 126301,Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-66890202845455818962021-09-10T08:19:18.250+10:002021-09-10T08:19:18.250+10:00Hi my remingtonton rand, Made in Gt Britain, and ...Hi my remingtonton rand, Made in Gt Britain, and serial number behind the top rows of the keypad.. and the number is EBT 126673.. only 6 digit after EBT.. if Nyones knows approx when it's manufactured or information, that will be great help.. thank you for your timeRajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245598180380733804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-64869507276028820872019-05-04T22:36:04.828+10:002019-05-04T22:36:04.828+10:00Hi there. I have a Remington Rand I bought about 2...Hi there. I have a Remington Rand I bought about 20 years ago. It has Remington in chrome on the front and reads "Remington Rand Made in Great Britain" on the rear. It is grey with green keys, made around 1952 I think. Has 3 pressure selector on right side of the keys. Today I have changed the spring for the bell as old one was very stretched and come off. After very long and somewhat stressful effort finally got the new spring on and now bell tings away merrily very pleased with myself! Note I'm 62 yo lady, no experience just love of typewriters. My Rand has no serial number on it anywhere and only name Remington so I guess it is probably pre the Quiet Riter etc. Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501416804759830216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-61705376739649607082019-05-04T22:24:32.320+10:002019-05-04T22:24:32.320+10:00Hi there, I have a Remington Rand which is grey wi...Hi there, I have a Remington Rand which is grey with green keys, just has chrome "Remington" on the front, reads "remington rand made in great Britain" on the rear. Has no serial number anywhere on it. Has 3 pressure selectors on right of keys and 3 ribbon horizon lever. Think from about 1952.bought about 20 years ago, still looks immaculate and works perfectly. Today I managed to replace the spring for the bell after some anxiety and cross words, but success the little bell now things away happily. Quite pleased with myself. Note I'm 62 yo lady, no experience just love of typewriters. Rgds JoJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501416804759830216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-61414244957589632592018-09-12T21:31:19.976+10:002018-09-12T21:31:19.976+10:00Fascinating to read about the industrial estates a...Fascinating to read about the industrial estates around Glasgow. It is really interesting. I am clearing out stuff (in Glasgow) and have a Smith Premier Compact Portable which my father bought for me in the forties. I used to type out my mother's recipes on it. I was just wondering if it was worth anything nowadays in this digital age. <br /><br />Isabel MacmillanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04655302822592476048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-44290333767412127842017-11-23T00:19:08.993+11:002017-11-23T00:19:08.993+11:00Both my parents, paternal grandfather, 2 uncle'...Both my parents, paternal grandfather, 2 uncle's and an aunt all worked at Remington Rand at Hillington. Would love to see more photos of the insideSandra Hinds (nee Gordon)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-4726337440354388832017-06-26T06:22:54.258+10:002017-06-26T06:22:54.258+10:00Pat Kumor, the serial number is behind the top row...Pat Kumor, the serial number is behind the top row of the keysNausikaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799317516546101815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-84558530798161335112016-03-15T12:02:45.771+11:002016-03-15T12:02:45.771+11:00Can you tell me how to find the serial number on m...Can you tell me how to find the serial number on my Remington Rand typewriter made in Great Britain?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02570647139681235638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-78473150248553603062016-03-15T12:00:03.008+11:002016-03-15T12:00:03.008+11:00Where do I look to find the serial number? On my R...Where do I look to find the serial number? On my Remington Rand typewriter made in Great Britain Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02570647139681235638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-59371816743448608722014-05-22T18:04:39.936+10:002014-05-22T18:04:39.936+10:00Scouring the net for info to assist with the selli...Scouring the net for info to assist with the selling mine, t'was pure luck I stumbled upon your writings.Very interesting, and your shared knowledge is much appreciated - I cant help looking at my deluxe model 5 a little differently now.<br />Belonging to my father since new it has been much travelled - Singapore, Germany, Holland....even Iraq, and all the time much used. Yet despite its age I'm pretty certain it could do it all again with ease. Just takes that one caring owner, regular servicing and it really can/did last him a lifetime! <br />Oh, your 'deluxe' bit if a model 5 is a self starter paragraph key - an exclusive feature which indents 5 spaces at a flick of the key - can be used for columnar work and listings - It is accurate, speeds up typing and makes your work easier.I copied that from my Operating Instructions, but that along with touch regulator and geared typebar mechanism I'd say it was oozing 'Deluxe'!! Thanks again for such detailed writing. Mell mellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-48740190376429372292013-05-26T03:22:46.405+10:002013-05-26T03:22:46.405+10:00Thank you for this post! I've just picked up o...Thank you for this post! I've just picked up one, identical to the one you've photographed, from Hay Festival for £35. Haven't tested it to see if it works yet, but outwardly it looks in good nick. Code: EBT120433 - any help dating it much appreciated. Glad you clarified, wasn't sure if it was a B or an R at first.Grubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537441273724301495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-57985437894246417072013-01-18T16:50:53.229+11:002013-01-18T16:50:53.229+11:00So glad to be of some service. I have some Scottis...So glad to be of some service. I have some Scottish blood coursing through my own veins.Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-52284997483045862662013-01-16T23:23:24.672+11:002013-01-16T23:23:24.672+11:00Hi Robert - loved your post very interesting to re...Hi Robert - loved your post very interesting to read especially since I have just bought a typewriter exactly the same as yours in equally good condition! It's serial number is EB1818110 although I have also found N-13602 on the inside of the case. Puzzeling...... I'm also thrilled since I live in Scotland and knowing my machine is a Glaswegian makes me very happy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-41922628638180735522012-09-22T22:42:23.917+10:002012-09-22T22:42:23.917+10:00Hi Anon. Your EBT108731 was made in 1952. The Type...Hi Anon. Your EBT108731 was made in 1952. The Typewriter Age Guide says the model is a "No 5 De Luxe". If I were you I'd clean it up and keep it, but that's just me.<br />Hi Baron Moontrap. Yes, re-ribboning the existing spools is one way, but this size spool and ribbon can still be bought on eBayRobert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-15384029612515097282012-09-22T21:58:27.366+10:002012-09-22T21:58:27.366+10:00Hi, we are in England and have found what we think...Hi, we are in England and have found what we think is a typewriter like in your pictures above with a made in Gt Britain label on the back but on searching can't find anything much about it and the serial number doesn't bring anything up (EBT108731). Don't want to scrap it because its in good condition but needs a good clean. Still works and nothing is missing. Any ideas of what we could do with it as yours is the only site that seems to have any relevant information?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-81141256333231492602012-08-27T06:16:49.061+10:002012-08-27T06:16:49.061+10:00Any advice on ribboning these old fellers? I am cu...Any advice on ribboning these old fellers? I am curently resigned to re-ribboning the original 1.6 inchish spools with generic 1/2" ribbon.Baron Moontrap XXIIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721503839593727571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-37566529840408618452012-03-27T11:54:07.549+11:002012-03-27T11:54:07.549+11:00Thanks Andy. I've not yet started to research ...Thanks Andy. I've not yet started to research the history of electric shavers and am not likely to. But you will see in both the article and the advertisement from the Glasgow Herald of 1955 that electric shavers are mentioned.Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-21445467248946591292012-03-27T11:40:49.229+11:002012-03-27T11:40:49.229+11:00Not only typewriters but later electric shavers we...Not only typewriters but later electric shavers were made in the Hillington Remington Rand factory.Andy ormistonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-26220759976957133692012-03-21T11:36:35.102+11:002012-03-21T11:36:35.102+11:00Thanks Bill. Like Richard, I knew Remingtons were ...Thanks Bill. Like Richard, I knew Remingtons were made in Britain, but not exactly where until I started digging yesterday, I'd originally assumed England, like SCM. I was surprised to find they were such near neighbours in Glasgow to Olivetti. As for US brands, I'm assuming labour-production costs had risen markedly in the US post-WWII. I gather the Scots were just happy to have a job!Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-62986794775726246992012-03-21T11:25:56.405+11:002012-03-21T11:25:56.405+11:00Very nice post. I never knew Remingtons or Olivet...Very nice post. I never knew Remingtons or Olivetties were made in Scotland. I also never knew how many thousands of people worked in the typewriter factories.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-57518279072562018102012-03-20T20:42:51.948+11:002012-03-20T20:42:51.948+11:00Thanks very much, Robert -- although I was aware o...Thanks very much, Robert -- although I was aware of the British-made Remingtons, I confess I didn't know the factory's location in Great Britain. <br /><br />The best way I've found to clean crinkle paint is Scrubbing Bubbles and a toothbrush, followed by mopping up with a clean rag. Repeat, repeat, repeat ...Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.com