Empire Aristocrat Typewriter

The Empire Aristocrat is a Hermes Baby made under licence in the 1950’s and is just one in a long line of Typewriter models made at the British Typewriters Ltd. factory in West Bromwich, England, which started in the 1930’s.

The Aristocrat proved to be very popular with many well known writers and adventurers over the years and travelled to the furthest corners of the planet. A very few of these Typewriters are found across the globe today.

In comparison to the early Empire Baby de luxe, this model is a feature rich Typewriter. The most significant difference is the gull wing ribbon covers which can be lifted independently which first appeared on the 1953 version of the Aristocrat, the earlier baby de luxe having no covers at all. 

Another most noticeable difference is that the keyboard boasts a dedicated shift key instead of sharing this function with one of the shift keys as in the earlier models. 

The Aristocrat was discontinued in 1960 after Empire had been bought out by SCM – Smith Corona Marchant. The Empire factory then produced SCM’s Skyriter using the Empire name.

All in all this truly portable, go anywhere Typewriter has proved to be a rugged, reliable workhorse which has stood the test of time. It could be the only typewriter you actually need.

The beautiful round keys and the brilliant design enable a smooth & memorable typing experience - as is evident in the accompanying video!

The Aristocrat is perfect to carry around town courtesy of its chic original carry case. An original carry case is a rarity in the Typewriter world!

The attention to detail even in the designing of the case is noteworthy - how the retractable handle 'lifts up' to enable a smooth lifting movement. See this in action in the pictures and the 2nd accompanying video.

Indulge in the masterful craftsmanship and charming design of this timeless Typewriter. It's not just a machine, it's a work of art that adds sophistication to any room. Perfect for your home, office, or collection.