Merritt typewriter.

Merritt typewriter. in wood box with leather handle. Serial number:1234. Service manual pasted in wood box. colour rolls are dry due to age.The Merritt was invented by Mortimer George Merritt (1859 - 1941) who began working on it as early as 1888, the year when he applied for its patent. Also in 1888, ads began circulating for the Merritt. It was finally awarded patent no. 421,183 in 1889.