At our Typewriter Ball opening party at Turner Hall on June 21 (tickets and schedule here: QWERTYFEST 2024 SCHEDULE - QWERTYFEST), we will be featuring a QF silent auction fundraiser, with money raised goes to our event costs. The auction opens at 5pm and will be located near Turner Hall’s stage. Opening bid on these items ranges from $5-$175. Stop by and write down your bid, then swing by to see if you need to up your ante to win. The auction closes at 9pm and winners will be announced shortly after. The auction includes some typewriters that are beautiful just as they are and some that have been modified by local artists.
Item: 01
Title: “Mezmorize, hypnotize”
Artist: Luna
Typewriter model: Royal Epoch
Starting bid: $150
Title: “Mezmorize, hypnotize”
Artist: Luna
Typewriter model: Royal Epoch
Starting bid: $150
Item: 02
Title: “Sunshine Daydream”
Artist: Jessica Laub
Typewriter model: Smith Corona
Starting bid: $150
Title: “Sunshine Daydream”
Artist: Jessica Laub
Typewriter model: Smith Corona
Starting bid: $150
Item: 03
Title: "KILLDOZER"
Artist: Fox & Bear
Typewriter model: Remington
Starting bid: $99
Item: 04
Title: “Goople Underwood and Family”
Artist: Anja Notanja Sieger
Typewriter model: Underwood. Decoration only– typewriter does not work. Includes (signed) case.
Starting bid: $150
Title: “Goople Underwood and Family”
Artist: Anja Notanja Sieger
Typewriter model: Underwood. Decoration only– typewriter does not work. Includes (signed) case.
Starting bid: $150
Item: 05
Title: Make Some Light
Artist: Lauryl Sulfate
Typewriter model: Smith-Corona (and case)
Starting bid: $175
Natural Beauties and Other Items
Title: Make Some Light
Artist: Lauryl Sulfate
Typewriter model: Smith-Corona (and case)
Starting bid: $175
Natural Beauties and Other Items
Item: 06
Olivetti Studio 44
Notes: This typer was manufactured in Barcelona, mid-1960s. A smooth design with sleek curves, it looks and types good. Author Cormac McCarthy wrote on a similar machine, the Olivetti Lettera 32.
Starting bid: $85
Olivetti Studio 44
Notes: This typer was manufactured in Barcelona, mid-1960s. A smooth design with sleek curves, it looks and types good. Author Cormac McCarthy wrote on a similar machine, the Olivetti Lettera 32.
Starting bid: $85
Item: 07
Remington Model 5
Notes: This beautiful, solid machine was made in 1939, and still works great! It has a matte finish, touch regulator, case, and a reprint of the original instruction manual. Donated to us by Platen Place.
Starting bid: $125
Remington Model 5
Notes: This beautiful, solid machine was made in 1939, and still works great! It has a matte finish, touch regulator, case, and a reprint of the original instruction manual. Donated to us by Platen Place.
Starting bid: $125
Item: 08
Royal Aristocrat
Notes: “Near mint,” still has that new typewriter smell, baby blue, mid-1960s
Starting bid: $175
Royal Aristocrat
Notes: “Near mint,” still has that new typewriter smell, baby blue, mid-1960s
Starting bid: $175
Item 09
101-year-old Remington Portable
Notes: Platen is missing, so it doesn't type, but nice as a decorative piece. Sold by the Madison Typewriter Company, this typer was made in 1923.
Starting bid: $101
101-year-old Remington Portable
Notes: Platen is missing, so it doesn't type, but nice as a decorative piece. Sold by the Madison Typewriter Company, this typer was made in 1923.
Starting bid: $101
Item: 10
Hot Chocolate Design Vintage Typewriter purse
Notes: Brand new, includes box and tag. Donated to us by Awkward Nerd Events.
Starting bid: $65
Hot Chocolate Design Vintage Typewriter purse
Notes: Brand new, includes box and tag. Donated to us by Awkward Nerd Events.
Starting bid: $65
Item 11
Learn to Type record
Notes: 1957 instruction record with practice keypad on back.
Starting bid: $5
Learn to Type record
Notes: 1957 instruction record with practice keypad on back.
Starting bid: $5