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Edmondson Circular Mechanical Calculator, by Blakey Emmott & Co., Halifax, English, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 49641


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.49641

Item type
Object
Object type
Calculator
Dimensions
Height: 152mm Width: 485mm Depth: 418mm Weight: 17kg
Inventory No
49641

Description

A large wooden case with a hinged lid that is held in place with two swing clasps. The lid can be removed by sliding the lid in an open position to the right. Inside the case is a mechanical calculator comprising of a central rotating disc with numbered inlays and many holes for slotting Ivory pegs. Around this disc is a semi-circular copper alloy plate with various numbered sliders. Beneath the disc is a handle that turns a number of copper alloy gears.