A handsome 1920s Underwood Standard Portable in glossy piano-black enamel with glass-topped keys and nickel trim. It types cleanly and evenly, the carriage advances as it should, and it’s just been fitted with a fresh black/red ribbon so you can use it straight away.

Retains its original base/case bottom with latches, making it a great writer’s tool or photogenic desk piece. Paint, decals and hardware show the honest, well-kept patina you want from a century-old machine, with only minor age marks from careful use. A classic American portable that still feels tight and precise at the keys.