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<b>- Photographica & Film: </b>World's No. 1 Specialty-Auction offers approx. 600 lots of exceptionally rare and important collector's items and museum exhibits in this traditional Autumn Sale: Classic cameras, photographical treasuries and rarities from the 170 years of the history of photography and the early days of the moving image and its optical pre-history! * Classical photography * Historical photography & movie literature * Advertisements * ... and much, much more!
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<b>- Science & Technology: </b>we're offering approx. 500 lots of highly desirable collector's items and exposition pieces of all kind of "Technical Antiques". - Extremely rare museum quality items of the entire classic "Office Technology", "Scientific Instruments", "Mechanical Music Instruments", and superbly rare "Toys & Tin Toys"
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Calculating Machine Curta Type II1Calculating Machine Curta Type II
Auction Team Koeln
"Curta Type II" (Black), 1948 Good condition of this all black Type II model! With original metal case, manual and box.<Br> "Cu...
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
Calculating Machine Lindstrm Record2Calculating Machine Lindstrm Record
Auction Team Koeln
"Lindström Record", 1913 Manual German stepped drum calculating machine for all 4 fundamental rules of arithmetic. - Literature: Mart...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Direct-II and Comptometer3Direct-II and Comptometer
Auction Team Koeln
"Direct-II" and "Comptometer" 1) Direct-II, 1920. Fast adder by Theo Müggli, Zürich, Switzerland. - And: 2) Rare "...
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to srgrb for 267.41
Calculating Machine Tim, 19124Calculating Machine Tim, 1912
Auction Team Koeln
"Tim", 1912 German stepped drum calculating machine in good condition.<Br> "Tim", 1912 Staffelwalzen-Rechenmaschine mit 6-...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 320.00
BriCal - British Calculator Mod. B5BriCal - British Calculator Mod. B
Auction Team Koeln
"BriCal - British Calculator Mod. B", 1905 Rare English adder for British currency calculations. With pen! - Literature: Martin, p. 174.&l...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 616144958412 for 401.12
Adding Machine Adix, 19036Adding Machine Adix, 1903
Auction Team Koeln
Adix, 1903 Attractive 3-digit adding machine with 9 keys and release lever. With original English instructions! In original velvet case. - Very sought
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Calculating Machine Archimedes Muldivo,7Calculating Machine Archimedes Muldivo,
Auction Team Koeln
"Archimedes Muldivo", 1915 4 species calculating machine with live reading by Reinhold Pöthig, Glashütte/Saxony. 9-digit full ke...
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
Bakelite Fast Adder Aderes, c. 19538Bakelite Fast Adder Aderes, c. 1953
Auction Team Koeln
Bakelite Fast Adder "Aderes", c. 1953 Successor of famous "Adix". Rare export model. - Very sought-after collector's item! -...
Start Price : 235.00 | Estimate : 280.00 - 420.00
Calculating Machine Madas, 19139Calculating Machine Madas, 1913
Auction Team Koeln
"Madas", 1913 Very interesting Swiss stepped drum calculating machine in good working condition!<Br> "Madas", 1913 Schweiz...
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Calculating Machine Madas, 190810Calculating Machine Madas, 1908
Auction Team Koeln
"Madas", 1908 Very interesting Swiss stepped drum calculating machine in good working condition! - Very attractive collector's item!&l...
Start Price : 670.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
2 Calculating Machines112 Calculating Machines
Auction Team Koeln
2 Calculating Machines 1) "Comptometer", c. 1925, with original case. - And: 2) "Walter Mod. RK", 1926. German spoke wheel calcu...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Automatic Calculating Slide Rule by Car12Automatic Calculating Slide Rule by Car
Auction Team Koeln
"Automatic Calculating Slide Rule" by Carl Zeiss, Jena Designed according to Dr. Edw. Ackermann, used to calculate the alcohol contents of...
Estimate : 120.00 - 220.00
Sold to floor for 270.00
Calculating Machine Curta Type II13Calculating Machine Curta Type II
Auction Team Koeln
Curta Type II (Grey/Black), 1948 Highly desirable stepped drum calculating machine for all 4 arithmetical operations by legendary Curt Herzstark. With
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
Early German Calculating Board Game14Early German Calculating Board Game
Auction Team Koeln
Early German Calculating Board Game, c. 1890 A very rare and funny game with questions and answers. Complete with 6 cards, instructions and toy money.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 220.00
Die Rechenmaschinen und ihre Entwicklungsgeschte15Die Rechenmaschinen und ihre Entwicklungsgeschte
Auction Team Koeln
"Die Rechenmaschinen und ihre Entwicklungsgeschichte" The legendary "Bible" of calculator and calculating machine history! Germa...
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 110.00
Rare American Slide Rule Drum Thatcher16Rare American Slide Rule Drum Thatcher
Auction Team Koeln
Rare American Slide Rule Drum "Thatcher" With original mahogany box and manual. - A top collector's item!<Br> Rechenwalze "...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
Adding Machine The Locke Adder, 190117Adding Machine The Locke Adder, 1901
Auction Team Koeln
"The Locke Adder", 1901 Very attractive American adding machine with beautiful art noveau design from the turn of the 19th century! With r...
Start Price : 480.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Calculating Machine Curta Type I, 194818Calculating Machine Curta Type I, 1948
Auction Team Koeln
"Curta Type I", 1948 Absolutely great condition, as new! Serial number 29986. - Top condition! - As smallest miniature stepped drum machin...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
Calculating Machine Thomas Arithmomtre, 187019Calculating Machine Thomas Arithmomtre, 1870
Auction Team Koeln
Thomas' "Arithmomètre", c. 1870 One of the top collector's items and exhibition pieces. In unrestored original condition! Ser...
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to srgrb for 2,795.65
Calculator Arithmometer Tim Mod. 1, 190720Calculator Arithmometer Tim Mod. 1, 1907
Auction Team Koeln
Arithmometer "Tim Mod. 1", 1907 German stepped drum calculating machine in excellent unrestored condition! Serial number 822! Very early m...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,400.00
Calculating Machine Curta Type II21Calculating Machine Curta Type II
Auction Team Koeln
"Curta Type II" (Black), 1948 Excellent condition of this all-black Type II model! With original metal case, 2 original instruction manual...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
Calculating Machine The Millionaire22Calculating Machine The Millionaire
Auction Team Koeln
"The Millionaire", 1895 Early model of the famous calculating machine, in original wooden case, with relatively low serial number: 2517. -...
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to srgrb for 3,524.95
Adding MachineAdix Mod. 3, 190323Adding MachineAdix Mod. 3, 1903
Auction Team Koeln
"Adix Mod. 3", 1903 Attractive 3-digit adding machine with 9 keys, in original velvet case! - Very sought-after collector's item!<B...
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Calculating Machine Calculator X x X, 190624Calculating Machine Calculator X x X, 1906
Auction Team Koeln
Calculator "X x X", 1906 Very important brass stepped drum calculating machine by famous German manufacturer Seidel & Naumann, Dresden...
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
Calculating Machine Saxonia, 189525Calculating Machine Saxonia, 1895
Auction Team Koeln
"Saxonia", 1895 Exceptionally rare German stepped drum calculating machine by Schumann & Co., Glashütte! - A superb collector'...
Start Price : 1,750.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Thomas Arithmomètre, c. 187526Thomas Arithmomètre, c. 1875
Auction Team Koeln
Thomas "Arithmomètre", c. 1875 First calculator in the world produced in series. Invented 1820 by Charles Xavier Thomas, Colmar/Alsac...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to srgrb for 4,254.25
Arithmometer Archimedes, 190627Arithmometer Archimedes, 1906
Auction Team Koeln
Arithmometer "Archimedes", 1906 German brass stepped drum calculating machine for all 4 arithmetical operations by Reinhold Pöthig, G...
Estimate : 3,300.00 - 3,900.00
Sold to floor for 3,300.00
British Cash Register Record It, 192028British Cash Register Record It, 1920
Auction Team Koeln
British Cash Register "Record It!", c. 1920 Manufacturer: "The British Machine Co., Halifax", serial no. 8760, mechanically oper...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to teras58 for 109.40
Cash Register National Mod. 422, 191329Cash Register National Mod. 422, 1913
Auction Team Koeln
Cash Register National Mod. 422, 1913 Serial no. 1268459, 42 keys in 5 rows, for English currency, ornated bronze case on wooden base with drawer, han
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to siroco2003 for 534.82
Cash Register St. Louis Mod. 49, c. 191530Cash Register St. Louis Mod. 49, c. 1915
Auction Team Koeln
Cash Register St. Louis Mod. 49, c. 1915 American "Candy Store Size" cash register with fast index lever, in sheet and stamped brass. - Fr...
Start Price : 480.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Cash Register National Mod. 313, 191031Cash Register National Mod. 313, 1910
Auction Team Koeln
Cash Register "National Mod. 313", 1910 Bronze case, serial no. 1424850, for $ currency, very good restored and fully working condition.&l...
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
Cipher Machine Cryptograph B-21, 192832Cipher Machine Cryptograph B-21, 1928
Auction Team Koeln
Cipher Machine "Cryptograph B-21", 1928 Similar to the legendary "Enigma" constructed Swedish cipher machine, after the patent b...
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to pck123 for 13,370.50
Enigma Type A Cipher Machine33Enigma Type A Cipher Machine
Auction Team Koeln
"Enigma Type A" The most legendary cipher machine in the world which influenced WWII dramatically. Good original condition, electrical fun...
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
Original Key Punch by IBM, Germany34Original Key Punch by IBM, Germany
Auction Team Koeln
Original Key Punch by IBM, Germany For punch cards. Electric, 220 V, complete with a box of punch cards.<Br> "IBM-Locher 011", 1936 ...
Estimate : 180.00 - 380.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Mechanical Numerator Crypto MN-56, 195635Mechanical Numerator Crypto MN-56, 1956
Auction Team Koeln
Mechanical Numerator "Crypto MN-56", 1956 During the Cold War Era in the 1950s, mixers like the "Hagelin T-55" were used to ciph...
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 220.00
MITS Altair 8800 Personal Computer (PC) 197536MITS Altair 8800 Personal Computer (PC) 1975
Auction Team Koeln
World's First P(ersonal) C(omputer) "MITS Altair 8800", 1975 Just 30 years old but already the classic of the young collector's fi...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,250.00
Russian Military Data Writer from Cold War Era37Russian Military Data Writer from Cold War Era
Auction Team Koeln
Russian Military Data Writer from Cold War Era, c. 1960 Type 1W44, manufacturer not known, with large barrel for paper, scales and adjustments. Untest
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Official French Stockmarket Teleprinter38Official French Stockmarket Teleprinter
Auction Team Koeln
Official French Stockmarket Teleprinter, c. 1920 Invented by "Wright et Nigron" and manufactured by "D'Electricité Atelier V...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Brass Telegraph L.M. Ericsson, Stockholm39Brass Telegraph L.M. Ericsson, Stockholm
Auction Team Koeln
Brass Telegraph "L.M. Ericsson, Stockholm", c. 1870 Spring motor works! With original lacquer. - Very attractive collector's item!<...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to siroco2003 for 668.52
Telegraph L.M. Ericsson (Pachytrop), 188940Telegraph L.M. Ericsson (Pachytrop), 1889
Auction Team Koeln
Telegraph "L.M. Ericsson" (Pachytrop), 1889 Originally lacquered brass telegraph with connecting bridge (!), serial no. 6837, on wooden ba...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 780.00
American Fire Alarm Station Gamewell41American Fire Alarm Station Gamewell
Auction Team Koeln
American Fire Alarm Station "Gamewell" Manufacturer: "The Gamewell Co. Newton Mass.", cast iron, no electrical unit, excellently...
Estimate : 180.00 - 320.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
Telegraph Line Testing Apparatus Siemens42Telegraph Line Testing Apparatus Siemens
Auction Team Koeln
Telegraph Line Testing Apparatus "Siemens & Halske", c. 1900 Early precision instrument for in-line use between key and long-distance ...
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,600.00
2 Wall Telephones and 1 Bell432 Wall Telephones and 1 Bell
Auction Team Koeln
2 Wall Telephones and 1 Bell 1) Wall phone type "St f M" (1904), complete, with moveable microphone, crank replaced, with receiver by &quo...
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to teras58 for 364.65
3 Telephones443 Telephones
Auction Team Koeln
3 Telephones 1) Table model "ZB 08" by "Groos & Graf", Berlin, metal case, very interesting collector's item! - And: 2) ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to deo22colec.. for 267.41
2 German Table Telephones452 German Table Telephones
Auction Team Koeln
2 German Table Telephones 1) "ZB SA 19" by "Siemens & Halske", complete. - And: 2) Manufacturer "Mix & Genest"...
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
2 Candlestick Telephones462 Candlestick Telephones
Auction Team Koeln
2 Candlestick Telephones 1) "Societé des Telephones, Paris", nickel-plated base, 14 in. high. - And: 2) Unmarked, probably English, b...
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
3 European Table Telephones473 European Table Telephones
Auction Team Koeln
3 European Table Telephones 1) OB 05, Germany, manufacturer: "Groos & Graf", case restored. - 2) Danish model by "Jydsk". - ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 260.00
2 Table Telephones482 Table Telephones
Auction Team Koeln
2 Table Telephones 1) OB 05 by "Groos & Graf", dated 8.2.1910, restored case, 2 cranks, complete. - And: 2) Unmarked, metal case, with...
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Wall Phone Jydsk Telefon Aktieselskab,49Wall Phone Jydsk Telefon Aktieselskab,
Auction Team Koeln
Wall Phone "Jydsk Telefon Aktieselskab", c. 1900 Wooden case with metal front, complete with all parts and handset.<Br> Wandapparat ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Danish Desk Telephone, c. 191050Danish Desk Telephone, c. 1910
Auction Team Koeln
Danish Desk Telephone, c. 1910 Made by "Emil Møller", metal case. complete, good original condition.<Br> Dänischer Tischap...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to savmil for 145.86