Typewriters
1930s L.C. Smith Corona Silent Model 20 Typewriter, 20 Inch Carriage
$304.77
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Most of our antique items qualify for duty-free import due to their age (100+ years). In most cases, the price paid at checkout is the total cost to the buyer. However, customs policies can vary, and U.S. Customs may occasionally apply taxes, duties, or brokerage fees upon delivery. Any such fees are the responsibility of the buyer. We always declare items accurately and do our best to minimize surprises.
Please see below for Item Description...
FOR SALE ☞
1930s L.C. Smith & Corona Silent Model 20 Typewriter with 20-inch carriage, Canadian production office machine
DESCRIPTION ☞
Offered here is a late-1930s L.C. Smith & Corona “Silent” Super Speed Typewriter, Model 20, featuring the extended 20-inch carriage.
Manufactured in Canada, this full-size office machine retains its original black enamel finish with gold lettering. The front panel reads:
“Silent – L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters of Canada Limited – Made in Canada.”
The rear casing is marked L.C. Smith, and a period Calgary distributor decal remains visible.
The Model 20 was designed as a professional statistical and ledger typewriter, allowing for wide-format documents, accounting sheets, and tabular work. It is significantly larger and heavier than standard desk models and was built for daily institutional office use.
Features include:
• 20-inch carriage (wide platen)
• Glass keytops with metal rims
• Black enamel finish with gold decals
• Dual ribbon spools (original ribbon present, dried with age)
• Margin controls and carriage return lever
• Heavy cast base construction
Serial number: S14379320C
Dating to approximately the late 1930s.
This machine presents strongly and has substantial industrial character suitable for display in an office, studio, or period-inspired interior. Collected from a Kelowna, BC Government office.
DIMENSIONS ☞ (approximately)
Width: 22–23 inches
Depth: 16–17 inches
Height: 10–11 inches
Carriage width: 20 inches
Weight: approximately 35–40 lbs
CONDITION ☞
Original vintage condition.
• Keys depress and return
• Carriage advances and moves along rails
• Mechanisms respond when engaged
• Ribbon installed but dried out and loose with age
• Enamel finish shows expected wear, scuffs, and age patina
• Lettering remains legible
• Distributor decal partially worn but visible
• Dust and light residue consistent with age
• Not professionally serviced or fully tested for precision typing performance.
Due to age and the condition of the original ribbon, a typed sample is not available. Please see photos. Color may differ slightly in real life from how it appears on your screen due to varying monitor settings. Have a question about this item or want to see more photos? Send us a message & we’ll get back to you ASAP!
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Shipping from Canada
Processing time
1-3 business days
Estimated shipping times
- Canada : 3 - 10 business days
- United States : 5 - 14 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
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Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept cancellations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept returns?
For EU & UK buyers: As required by consumer law, most online purchases can be cancelled within 14 days of delivery. Certain exceptions apply (antiques, collectibles, items sold “for parts/repair”). Buyer pays return shipping, and refunds are issued only after the item is received and verified in its original condition.
For buyers outside the EU/UK (e.g. USA, Canada): All sales are considered final. Returns are not accepted except in cases of significant misrepresentation.Do you accept exchanges?
No. All of our items are considered one-offs and unique so we can not offer exchanges at this time.
Will I have to pay extra customs or duty fees if I’m in the U.S.?
We ship all U.S. orders using the most reliable method available. Some items (especially antiques over 100 years old or U.S.-made goods) are tariff-exempt under current rules. For other items, we do our best to pre-pay duties and include them in the price (known as DDP — Delivered Duty Paid) so what you see at checkout is what you’ll pay.
What does “DDP” mean?
DDP stands for Delivered Duty Paid. It means we take care of the customs paperwork and fees on our end whenever possible. That way, your package clears the border smoothly and you won’t get a surprise bill on delivery.
Are there any exceptions?
Most antiques and U.S.-made vintage items ship duty-free. European pieces are usually covered by DDP (we pre-pay the duty and build it into the price). Canadian-made vintage can sometimes carry higher tariffs; in those rare cases, we’ll either adjust the listing price to reflect the duty or let you know up front if extra charges could apply. If you have any concerns regarding tariffs, please message us prior to purchase and we would be happy to do some research for you!
What happens if customs does charge extra?
We’re transparent about this from the start: buyers are responsible for any customs/import fees that may apply. That said, we always do our best to minimize the risk by using the right codes and carriers. If you have questions about a specific item, message us before checkout and we’ll give you an honest answer about what to expect.
Why do some Canadian shops say “buyer is responsible for duty”?
That’s Etsy’s default policy. We go a step further by explaining how duties work and when we can cover them. Our goal is to make your buying experience smooth and surprise-free.
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