Odell Type-Writer Co., Chicago, USA

Odell is an beautifully decorated nickel plated index typewriter. The specifications are embedded in the cast. Patent was granted in 1899 to Levi J. Odell, John E. Burton and Charles H. Odell. It was produced in several progressively improved models. To type you have to move the handle to the desired character. With No. 2 sales increased and saved the company financially. No.4 is the most commonly found. Odell stayed in business from 1899 until 1906.