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Mechanical Calculator, by Walther, German, c. 1950

Inventory Number 57362


Item type
Object
Provenance
From the Department of Engineering Science
Primary inscriptions
Plaque on back: "Walther / Büromaschinen G.m.b.H. / Niederstotzingen/Wttbg. / Mod. WSR 160 No. 168511"; dealer's sticker "HORLER MEANS BUSINESS / MACHINES / London Wall 5858"; sticker "Made in West Germany"
Physical material
Metal
Plastic
Paint
Object type
Calculator
Dimensions
Height: 135mm Width: 310mm Depth: 176mm Weight: 4644g
Inventory No
57362
Accession Number
1976-36

Description

A Walther mechanical calculator, model WSR 160. It has a row of 10 numbers along the top which can be changed using a set of dials underneath. At the bottom is a row of 8 numbers and a row of 16 numbers. On the right hand side are 5 levers and a crank handle. With grey plastic dust cover.