Curta Type II mechanical calculator
Object No. 85/1693
Curt Herzstark designed the Curta hand-powered mechanical calculator while interned in a concentration camp, and production began in Liechtenstein in 1947. A beautifully engineered design classic, it has 605 parts. To enter the first number, the knobs are slid up or down to move horizontal gears into position. Then the crank is turned to enter the second number. The crank turns a stepped drum so it engages with the gears to add, subtract, multiply or divide the two numbers. This Type II Curta was made around 1960. Debbie Rudder
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Summary
Object Statement
Mechanical calculator, with case, Curta Type II, number 542485, metal / plastic / bakelite / foam, Contina A G, Mauren, Liechtenstein, c.1960
Physical Description
Mechanical calculator and case, Curta Type II, No. 542485, metal / plastic, Contina A G, Mauren, Liechtenstein, c 1960 Cylindrical black metal calculator with 11 positions for numbers on side, an 8 digit revolution counter on top and a 15 digit result counter. Operating handle located on top. Black Bakelite cylindrical case with screw top lid.
DIMENSIONS
Height
125 mm
Diameter
80 mm
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased 1985
Acquisition Date
29 August 1985
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