Found this Empire Aristocrat in perfect condition last week — barely needs cleaning, only a few marks here and there, and types brilliantly. A wonderful example of the (licensed) British-made Hermes Baby. :
Vintage Empire Aristocrat Portable Typewriter Made In England | eBay
Working 1958 Empire Aristocrat Typewriter – New Ribbon, Case – Made In England - London Typewriters
Working 1958 Empire Aristocrat Typewriter – New Ribbon, Case – Made In England - London Typewriters
oz.Typewriter: The Hermes Aristocrat Portable Typewriter
Recently purchased this empire aristocrat, the carriage moves freely but doesn't move when I press the space bar or any other key. Any help would be greatly appreciated : r/TypewriterRepair