1st Model Wooden Case "ShoeBox" Comptometer
Adder / Calculator The serial # on
this 1st model Comptometer is 2190. It is stamped into the metal cover
over the counter area near the middle. These early wooden case
comptometers
were offered beginning in 1887 and were sold through 1903. During that period a little over
6,000 were produced. After that the machine was cased in a metal
housing. The basic idea remained pretty much the same while going through a number of
minor cosmetic changes over the years. There is a very informative and worthwhile site that details the history, design, operation, and other info about these machines on the internet. It can be found at www2.cruzio.com . This 1st Model Comptometer is listed there along with the other known wood case examples that have turned up. Known wood case models number under 100 according to this chart. This example came from at descendant of the original inventor / maker whose name was Felt.
All of the main keys seem to operate as they should. There are none that are stuck. By manipulating the key strokes I can get it to zero out, but the black knob on the side which is supposed to zero it does not turn or operate. The wooden return lever moves but does not seem to do anything. In general when pushing the main keys it seems to carry over pretty good, except for the last column which seems to skip or overcount at times. The main parts of the case are in Mahogany and the base appears to be a softwood like pine. The outer case is in very nice condition and looks to be original finish. The bottom cover door is missing. A new panel could easily be fabricated if wanted. These wooden case comptometers only appear on the market occasionally. Some have been known to sell in the $4000 - $6000 range, and we have this one priced to reflect the minor operational issues mentioned above. A rare piece that will be a welcome addition to the advanced collection of early American calculation devices
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CF-WCOMP
Good + . . . . . $1975.00
Comptator
Calculator / Adder These two are basically the same with different
makers names. The left one is German and has locaton info on the front.
"The Rapid Computer" Calculator / Adder The writing on this one says it was patented in the US in 1892. It says it hails from Benton Harbor MI. It seems to work just fine. Very Nice!!
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Left ...... Comptator ..... Excellent ..... $250.00
Right .... The Rapid Computer .....Excellent ..... $275.00
BS-RC-2 BS-RC-3
Resulta
Adder / Calculator
This is not
electric. It has its original stylus / pointer in the back. You just need a roll
of paper, and you can return to yesteryear of adding up the receipts. My how
times have changed.
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BS-W-Calc
Good+ ..... $40.00
Comptometer
Adder / Calculator The Comptometer
Adder / Calculator is one of the most commonly seen and well know of all calculators.
The first models were housed in a wooden case and are quite hard to find, but
these later models in tan / brown metal cases are quite common and abound.
This one is in pretty nice cosmetic condition, but is being offered as just
a shelf / display piece. They make for a nice display and speak to how far along
we have come since these were phased out by more advanced adders and calculators.
CYN-COMP-1
Good . . . . . $30.00
Adder / Calculator Here is
a different one. I flunked non Euclidian geometry, and did not do much
better when they had tried to explain base 5 math before that but that is what this seem
to be. It looks like it can carry numbers from one column to the next,
and none makes any sense to me. It says it was made in Japan, perhaps it is
for counting Yen. Different.
BS-B5-1
Good . . . . . $25.00
American
Adding Machine These were made
to resemble the look of a cash register. The tag on the front gives the
patent info and the makers full name and address. The condition of this
example is extraordinary and it unusual to find them this nice. It is
operational.
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BS-W-Calc
Good+ . . . . . $65.00
Toy
Adding Machine These toys were
made to resemble the look of a cash register. In todays world that
would be like training
for a future job in the service industry. Back when this was made it
was more likely for an to be exec in the banking sector. Look where that got
us now.The tag on the front gives the patent info and the makers full name and address. There is a full label on the bottom to get the young entrepreneur going. The condition of this example is extraordinary and it unusual to find them this nice. It is operational. Give it as a bonus to the banker you know.
BS-AM-1
Good+ . . . . . $55.00
Little
Giant Toy Adding Machine These
toys were made to resemble the look of a cash register. If offered in
today's world it would be training for a future job in the service industry.
Back when this was made more likely for an child looking to be exec in the banking
sector. Look at what that got us. Now they play with
their Blackberries. I remember I use to try and divide Pie and have it end. I flunked higher math because I was doing that and not listening to what they were saying in class.
The tag on the front gives info on the maker. There is a full label on the bottom to get the young entrepreneur going. The condition of this example is extraordinary and it unusual to find them this nice. It is operational. Give it as a bonus to the banker you know.
BS-LG-1
Good+ . . . . . $40.00
Sharp YO-430 Electronic Organizer This
was the sort of thing everyone needs / needed. Popular for a year or
so then rendered obsolete, and now by the looks of things at eBay a
potential collectible with sellers looking to get $60.00 to $100.00 for
theirs. Opportunity!
AMN-SHARP-430
Good+ . . . . . $10.00
Hewlett Packard 33E Calculator This
was a top of the line calculator in its day when it was introduced in 1978.
I am not sure of the operation. I do not see any damage or
cracks, and it looks good inside the battery area.
AMN-HP33E
Good+ . . . . . $50.00
3 Hewlett Packard 32E Calculators
The owner simply bought a new one each year.
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AMN-HP32E-1 AMN-HP32E-2 AMN-HP32E-3
Left . . . .Good+ . . . . . $50.00
Middle . . . .Good . . . . . $30.00
Right . . . . Good+ . . . . . $50.00
Hewlett Packard 33S Scientific Calculator w/ Leather Case
This too was a top of the line calculator in its day when first introduced.
AMN-HP33S
Good+ . . . . . $30.00
Hewlett Packard 45 Calculator
w/ Owners Handbook This
was a top of the line calculator in its day when it was introduced.
There appears to be quite a market for them on eBay even today. I am not sure of the operation.
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AMN-HP45
Good+ . . . . . $65.00
Hewlett Packard 95LX Pocket PC HP
tried to enter the small computer market with this model. I am not
sure what happened after that..
I am not sure of the operation.
AMN-HP95
Good+ . . . . . $40.00
Hewlett Packard 95LX Pocket PC
Here is another missing the battery door
I am not sure of the operation.
AMN-HP95-2
Good+ . . . . . $20.00
Hewlett Packard 25C Calculator
w/ Case & 2 Handbooks The
calculator of choice in its day.
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AMN-HP25C
Good+. . . . . $75.00
Hewlett Packard 71B Calculator This
was a top of the line calculator in its day when it was introduced.
It is programmable, and has ports for cards, and much more.
AMN-HP71B
Good+ . . . . . $125.00
Curta
Type 1 Calculator This Type 1 Curta
calculator is serial number is 51545. The Curta calculator
was invented by Carl Herzstark while imprisoned in a German concentration camp during
World War II. On the bottom of the calculator is says "System Curt Herzstark, Made
in Liechtenstein, by Contina AG Mauren, Type 1 No 51545. Case dimensions
are approximately 4 5/8" tall by 2 1/4" diameter. Inside of case has both foam pads
to protect the device during transport. This interesting design calculator was the top of the line and immensely popular before the advent of the electronic handheld calculator. Their introduction and development made this technology obsolete in the early 70's. It took a few more years for them to be recognized as the collectible pieces they are today in scheme of things.
This example is in good condition and operates flawlessly. The previous owner was a surveyor and the body is marked 6 over 3-4798 with an electric pen in the side as shown in the Pics below. Otherwise the body is very nice and shows no wear or tear.
The metal case does show a lot of scuff marks with the black anodize finish rubbed off the high points. Again the operation is flawless though, and this one could be easily put back into service at rally events or in the field with a surveyor.
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NEMO-C-1
Good ..... $695.00 SOLD!
Monroe
1665 Desk-Top Programmable Card Reading Scientific Calculator / Computer This
Monroe 1665 computer / calculator is considered to be a first generation computer. They were
first offered in 1970. It comes complete with the reader and all the manuals, punch cards, and pamphlets shown in the other pics.
Please view them all. This Monroe 1665 card reading computer is from the stock of a Surveying / Engineering firm that closed its doors in the 80's. It was bought by that firm new in the early 70's. I was told it worked when it was put into retirement.
Here is a link to the OldCalculatorMuseum site that has one. http://www.oldcalculatormuseum.com/monroe1665.html
You can read about the history of the company and all of the technical information you will ever need or want to know to help you understand the history, functions, and makeup of this unusual and early computer.
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DW-M1665
Good . . . . . $995.00 SOLD!
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