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 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 ..... $40.00
Base
5 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 . . . . . $45.00
Sharp
Compet #16 Calculator This
calculator was cutting edge technology in 1970 when the buyer paid over
$800.00 for it. I have the original receipt and instructions. I got it from
a local museum where they were about to de-ascension it to the dumpster.
Even though there is a guarantee in writing, it appears some unauthorized personnel
took out some screws from the case and misplaced them when performing some maintenance.
It looks great cosmetically, but there are no guarantees any more. Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
Good . . . . . $40.00
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. Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
BS-W-Calc
Good+ ..... $95.00
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+ . . . . . $65.00
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+ ..... $45.00
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