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Curta Type 2 Calculator
This interesting design and very collectible calculator
is in super condition. This Curta calculator is a type 2 serial number
549881. These devices were first invented by Carl Herzstark while imprisoned
in a German concentration camp during World War II. On the bottom of the calculator
is the manufacturer info, and it says Made in Liechtenstein, (Customs
Union with Switzerland.) by Contina LTD. Mauren System Curt Herzstark.
There is a Lietz sticker on the side, and this indicates that they were the
distributor of this example. The black plastic case dimensions are approximately
4 5/8" tall by 2 1/4" diameter. Inside of the black plastic case has both foam
pads to protect the device. This one also includes the rare and unusual
leather carry case for field work. It is in excellent condition, and has
seen little use. The type two has a larger capacity than the type1 and
has 11 columns that carry out to 15 places. The operation is flawless.
These were the tool of choice just before the introduction of the electronic
handhelds came onto the market. The end of an era!!
Good . . . . . $1295.00 SOLD
Curta Type 2 Calculator
This Curta calculator
is in super condition. The lietz tag is from the distributer.
The condition is like new.Good + . . . . . $995.00 SOLD
Curta
Type 1 Calculator This interesting
design calculator is in super condition, and operates flawlessly. This rare
Curta calculator type 1, serial number 47288. 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 47288. Case dimensions are approximately
4 5/8" tall by 2 1/4" diameter. Inside of case has both foam pads to protect
the device. Also included are a copy of an instruction sheet that
was provided with it.
Good . . . . . $995.00 SOLD
Curta
Type 1 Calculator (FIRST MODEL)
This is a very early and very rare first model
Type
1 Curta calculator. The serial number is 5714. That would
date this within the first couple of years of manufacture back in the late 40's. This
unusual calculator is in excellent condition, fully operational, and shows little sign of either use or abuse, just
a few storage dings on the outer case. 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 Made in Liechtenstein, by Contina AG Mauren, No 5714. Case dimensions are approximately 4 5/8" tall by 2 1/4" diameter. The inside of the case has both foam pads to protect the device although the upper foam button has deteriorated a bit.
This interesting design calculator was the top of the line and immensely popular before the advent of the handheld electronic calculator essentially made them obsolete in the 70's. The last ones were made up until about 1970 and all told about 150,00 both Type #1 & Type #2 models were made. Today they are highly collectible pieces, and are an important example of calculation technology in the scheme of things.
This example is in excellent condition and operates flawlessly. The body is very nice and shows no wear or tear and there are just a few minor scuffs on the outer metal case. Note the design of the column levers and how they are different from later examples. The provenance I can offer is that this example came from Brazil and a college professor there was given it by a architect / engineer back in the 50's and it has sat in a drawer since then.
Excellent ..... $1495.00 SOLD!
Curta Type 2 Calculator
This is a Type 2 Curta calculator . The serial number 536760. It is a
later model and has the two tone color scheme on the body. The main
difference between a Type 1 & 2 are the number of places it has. They
were both being offered simultaneously although the Type 1 was
introduced first a few years before the Type 2 came to market. Cosmetically this Curta is as nice as one could hope for. It functions smoothly and flawlessly. The black plastic case with its rubber bumpers is in great condition as well. The original fold out instruction sheet and manual show some use, but are nice as well.
This Curta calculator is one of the most interesting designs of manual calculators ever designed or offered. Before the advent of hand held electronic calculators they were cutting edge technology and the final word in mechanical calculators. It is pretty incredible that they were able to get all that capability to fit into the palm of
a users hand. The introduction of the hand held electronic calculator
though ended it reign as the calculator of choice for use, and began it
accent into the realm of one of the most sought after of collectible
calculating devices. These vintage calculators are very collectible
now, and are getting harder and harder to find. These devices were first invented by Carl erzstark while imprisoned in a German concentration camp during World War II. On the bottom of the calculator is the manufacturer info, and it says Made in Liechtenstein, (Customs Union with Switzerland.) by Contina LTD. Mauren System Curt Herzstark. The black plastic case dimensions are approximately 4 5/8" tall by 2 1/4" diameter. Inside of the black plastic case has both foam pads to protect the device. The type two Curta has a larger capacity than the type1 and has 11 columns that carry out to 15 places. The end of an era!!
Excellent ........$1095.00
This is just a sample of the many antiques we have sold. Click link to see other Sales Archive Pages on this Site.
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