Rooy - Calculator - 1950-1960

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Rooy mechanical desktop calculator dating from the 1950s, made of metal with brass components, in good condition with some wear and stains due to age; dimensions 31 cm wide by 14 cm high by 31 cm deep.

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Mechanical calculator “myRooy”, Netherlands, around 1950-1960. Desktop mechanical calculator operated by a crank, used for arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) in offices, administrations and commerce before the advent of electronics. This robust metal-painted model is equipped with digital sliders, a results counter and an internal precision mechanism typical of engineering of the era. A beautiful example of a vintage calculating instrument with an industrial design, with signs of use appropriate to its age.

Highly sought after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, old medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, decoration of an industrial loft, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

Mechanical calculator “myRooy”, Netherlands, around 1950-1960. Desktop mechanical calculator operated by a crank, used for arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) in offices, administrations and commerce before the advent of electronics. This robust metal-painted model is equipped with digital sliders, a results counter and an internal precision mechanism typical of engineering of the era. A beautiful example of a vintage calculating instrument with an industrial design, with signs of use appropriate to its age.

Highly sought after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, old medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, decoration of an industrial loft, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Brass, Metal
Manufacturer/brand
Rooy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
31 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Sold by
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
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