Facit C1-13 - Calculator - 1950-1960

​Vintage Facit C1-13 Mechanical Calculator – Fully Operational – Blikman & Sartorius – Serial: 599661

​Description:
In fully working and operational condition: Up for auction is a beautiful and fully functional mechanical calculator from the renowned Swedish brand Facit, manufactured by Åtvidaberg-Facit. This is the iconic Model C1-13 with serial number 599661. This specific unit features the original metal dealer badge from the well-known Dutch office equipment supplier "Blikman & Sartorius", adding a lovely historical detail to the item.

​The calculator is in very good, original, and unaltered condition, showing only minimal signs of wear and age.

​Condition & Functionality:
The machine has been tested and is in excellent, smooth working order. The entire mechanism operates flawlessly:
​All numeric keys and red arrow keys spring back perfectly.
​The registers/display windows rotate smoothly and reset correctly using the levers.
​The main crank handle on the right rotates smoothly and clicks firmly into its home position.
​The characteristic internal bell (the mechanical 'ping') functions fully as intended.

​Specifications:
​Brand: Facit (Åtvidaberg-Facit, Sweden)
​Model: C1-13
​Serial Number: 599661
​Dealer Label: Blikman & Sartorius
​Style: Mid-century Modern
​Era: 1950-1959 (1957)
​Dimensions: 31 x 22 x 15 cm
​Weight: approx. 6.6 kg
​Type: Mechanical calculator (Odhner principle with 10-key keyboard)

​A wonderful, reliable mechanical piece for collectors of vintage office equipment, design, or classic engineering. Will be packed with utmost care and shipped securely.