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No. 15755879

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Rare Curta calculator, Type 1 serial number 10997, July 1950
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€ 620
327 weeks ago

Rare Curta calculator, Type 1 serial number 10997, July 1950

Nicholas Couts

Selected by Nicholas Couts
History: The Curta was invented by Curt Herzstark during his detention in Buchenwald concentration camp. Once the second world war was over, he improved its design. A prototype was produced by Aryan, in Weimar. The Prince of the Liechtenstein bought the concept and the machine was produced by Contina. Model Curta type I: 11 digits on the totaliser (counter black dial) 6 digits on the lap counter (white dial of the meter) 6 positions for the carriage 8 sliders Numbered model 10997, manufactured in July 1950 Free shipping with international tracking

No. 15755879

Sold
Rare Curta calculator, Type 1 serial number 10997, July 1950

Rare Curta calculator, Type 1 serial number 10997, July 1950

History:
The Curta was invented by Curt Herzstark during his detention in Buchenwald concentration camp. Once the second world war was over, he improved its design. A prototype was produced by Aryan, in Weimar. The Prince of the Liechtenstein bought the concept and the machine was produced by Contina.

Model
Curta type I:
11 digits on the totaliser (counter black dial)
6 digits on the lap counter (white dial of the meter)
6 positions for the carriage
8 sliders

Numbered model 10997, manufactured in July 1950

Free shipping with international tracking

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