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Thomas Arithmomètre, c. 1875

Currency:EUR Category:Electronics / Gadgets Start Price:3,500.00 EUR Estimated At:4,000.00 - 5,000.00 EUR
Thomas Arithmomètre, c. 1875
Thomas "Arithmomètre", c. 1875 First calculator in the world produced in series. Invented 1820 by Charles Xavier Thomas, Colmar/Alsace, later Paris. Improvements added Jan. 1894 ("Tate's Patent"). Serial no. 1628! Brass in oak case. - A true milestone of calculating history and a superb collector's item of top museum quality!<Br>
Thomas "Arithmomètre", um 1875 Erste serienmäßig hergestellte Rechenmaschine der Welt. Serien-Nr. 1628. Erfunden 1820 von Charles Xavier Thomas aus dem elsässischen Colmar, später Paris. Vierspezies-Staffelwalzen-Rechenmaschine mit 6 Einstellschiebern, 7-stelligem Umdrehungs- und 12-stelligem Resultatwerk. Messingbauweise, in hellem Eichenkasten. - Literatur: Martin, S. 57. - Ein historischer Meilenstein zur Rechengeschichte und ein großes Exponat für jede anspruchsvolle Sammlung.

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