Curta Calculator 1953 Type 2, made in 1st prod. year, #1441 perfect function st

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. Get your hands on a piece of history with this Curta calculator. It was designed by Curt Herzstark while imprisoned in Buchenwald concentration camp during World War II. This truly rare and perfectly working mechanical Curta Type 2 calculator comes from my private collection and was manufactured in the first months of the Type 2 series production. In fact its very low serial number 501.441 places its manufacturing date at August 1953. For this, it is necessary to know that the production of the Curta Type 2 series started in the year 1953 with serial number 500.000 This Curta calculator shows normal signs of wear commensurate with its age. It 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 This Curta calculator is an early, all metal Curta Type 2 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 2 were only supplied with plastic cranks and plastic clearing levers. Curta calculators Type 2 from the first years of production were, in contrast to the later manufactured Curtas, all black like the Curta Type 1's. The grey body and the red keys came later. This all black variant was produced only for a short period. As a result only about 10% of all Curta Type 2 ever made were all black and not many of them survived. This makes such a Curta particularly rare and especially sought after by collectors. This Curta calculator comes complete withits original metal can its rare original instruction manual in English languagea brochure "computing examples" in English language (51 pages)a fold out step by step manual in English language (2 sided, 20 pages) The original instructions manual show age as shown on the picture. Its back bears the stamp of the office machine dealer who originally sold this Curta.The additionally enclosed brochures are high-quality reproductions in new condition. 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: 3250 USD

Location: Hamburg

End Time: 2024-12-03T16:12:13.000Z

Shipping Cost: 60 USD