Description: If you are thinking of buying a Curta calculator, beware of buying a Curta with hidden defects, of which there are many. If you buy this Curta calculator offered here, you will enjoy it from the moment you unpack it. From my private collection I offer you this 69 years old Curta calculator is in perfect functional condition, which meansall levers, buttons and actions move as they shouldit operates correctly in every way even with negative crank turns the ten-carrying mechanism works correctly in every position of the carriagethe clearing lever snaps in very wellthe whole mechanism is smooth and effortless Its serial number 29191 places its manufacturing date at April 1955. This Curta calculator shows only little signs of use commensurate with its age. This Curta calculator is an early, all metal Curta Type 1 without any plastic parts, means this Curta contains only metal parts, also the crank and clearing lever are made of metal. Later on, in the mid 1960s, the Type 1 were only supplied with plastic cranks and plastic clearing levers. This Curta calculator comes complete withan original metal can an operating instructions in English language (46 pages)a brochure "computing examples" in English language (51 pages)a fold out step by step manual in English language (2 sided, 20 pages)The operating instructions, the brochure and the step by step manual are high-quality reproductions in new condition.The metal can shows scratches from storage. Please examine the pictures carefully - I have taken great care to show the device in great detail. The pictures are part of the item description. This Curta calculator comes from a pet and smoke free home. Please ask all your questions before bidding! Shipping is worldwide with UPS Express. It includes detailed international tracking. A signature will be required on delivery. Shipping from my home in Germany to most locations in continental US takes only 3-5 business days. Shipping to outlaying areas may take a few days longer. We do not deliver to P.O. Boxes, Army Post Office (APO) and Fleet Post Office (FPO) addresses. Insurance is included in the shipping costs. The item will be carefully packed, insured and dispatched as soon as possible after receiving payment. Please do not hesitate if this is your first international purchase. From purchase to delivery, I am always within reach and will provide you with helpful informations. Please bid with confidence! For your peace of mind, please check out comments left by eBay buyers on my previous Curta calculators. I've been selling and buying on Ebay since 2003 with excellent feedback and deliveries to all over the world (e.g. most European countries, USA, Australia, Singapore, Japan, UAE, China...). I'm reducing my personally collection, so happy bidding and please see my other items! I guarantee professional handling, fast shipping and sufficient insurance. The Curta mechanical calculator was designed by Curt Herzstark while imprisoned in Buchenwald concentration camp during World War II. Curta calculators Type 2 were produced from 1953 through 1970 and continued to be sold until about 1972 when the new electronic pocket calculators came on the market and the Curta could no longer compete. However, it remains an important artifact of mid-20th century engineering and a testament to the ingenuity of its creator. Two different models of the Curta were produced. The Type 1 has a result capacity of 11 digits and the Type 2, which generates results to 15 digits. The Type 2 has an 11 column keyboard, 15 digit results and an 8 digit revolution counter. It is 2.6" in diameter by 3.6" long and weighs 12.5 oz. The Curta was widely used by engineers, scientists, and mathematicians in the years following its release. Its compact design made it ideal for use in the field, and its reliability and accuracy made it a valuable tool for complex calculations. It was affectionately known as the "pepper grinder" or "peppermill" due to its shape and means of operation. It was also termed the math grenade due to its superficial resemblance to a certain type of hand grenade. Today, the Curta is highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts, who appreciate its elegant design and historical significance. It stands as a reminder of the power of human ingenuity, even in the darkest of circumstances.
Price: 1975.5 USD
Location: Hamburg
End Time: 2024-11-30T20:29:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 60 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Curta
Type of calculator: Hand-held mechanical
Date of manufacture: April 1955
Time Period Manufactured: 1930-Now
Designed by: Curt Herzstark
Country/Region of Manufacture: Liechtenstein
Age: 69 years old
Serial Number: 29191
