SHARP - Calculator - 1970-1980 - Abacus “ELSI MATE EL-8048
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SHARP Abacus “ELSI MATE EL-8048”, a vintage plastic Showa-era calculator, 30 × 8 × 2 cm and 406 g, in good used condition and in working order.
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We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item.
It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive.
Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties.
There may be scratches and dirt caused by age.
If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages.
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This rare SHARP ELSI MATE EL-8048 is an unusual Showa-era calculator that merges electronic calculation with a traditional soroban-style abacus. It represents a period in Japan’s technological history when time-honored methods of calculation existed alongside emerging electronic devices.
Produced by SHARP, a major Japanese electronics manufacturer, the calculator stands out for both its functionality and distinctive appearance. It has been tested and is fully operational, and the abacus beads slide smoothly without issue. Its unique construction makes it especially attractive to collectors of Showa-era retro equipment, vintage calculators, and Japanese industrial design.
An intriguing example of mid- to late-20th-century Japanese innovation, ideal for collecting, display, or hands-on exploration.
30*8*2cm
Total 406g
(F0026)
We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item.
It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive.
Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties.
There may be scratches and dirt caused by age.
If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages.
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This rare SHARP ELSI MATE EL-8048 is an unusual Showa-era calculator that merges electronic calculation with a traditional soroban-style abacus. It represents a period in Japan’s technological history when time-honored methods of calculation existed alongside emerging electronic devices.
Produced by SHARP, a major Japanese electronics manufacturer, the calculator stands out for both its functionality and distinctive appearance. It has been tested and is fully operational, and the abacus beads slide smoothly without issue. Its unique construction makes it especially attractive to collectors of Showa-era retro equipment, vintage calculators, and Japanese industrial design.
An intriguing example of mid- to late-20th-century Japanese innovation, ideal for collecting, display, or hands-on exploration.
30*8*2cm
Total 406g
(F0026)
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Abacus “ELSI MATE EL-8048
No. of items
1
Material
Plastic
Manufacturer/ Brand
SHARP
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
2 cm
Weight
406 g
Estimated Period
1970-1980
In working order
Yes
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