X-Matic (Elmetecnil) model 217 - Calculator - 1950-1960 - Mechanical calculator

Mechanical Calculator X-MATIC Model 217 – 1950s – Milan, Italy

Mechanical hand-crank calculator X-MATIC model 217, produced in Milan in the 1950s by ELMETECNIL (later ELMIS, 'ElettroMeccanotecnica Italo‑Svizzera').
Completely original model, very rare, uncommon, ideal for collectors or enthusiasts of analog instruments. An important detail is the presence of the original instruction booklet (French version).
Die-cast metal structure and fully analog mechanism.

Conditions
The calculator is operational.
Integrated and smooth handle.
Sliding slide
Numerators and reports are functioning.
Reset to zero, functioning correctly.
Headboard and ready for use, both as an operational tool and as a collectible piece.

Aesthetics
Good general condition, some signs of use consistent with age.
Original paint, no structural cracks.
Cromature preserved.
Clean it conservatively, keeping it completely original.

Details
- Model: X-MATIC mod.217.
- Producer: ELMETECNIL – Milan, Italy.
- Period: 1950.
- Type: mechanical calculator with a crank / sliders.
- Functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
- Material: cast metal and steel (steel cartier more robust than previous models).
Dimensions: approximately 36 × 16 × 14 cm.
- Weight: approximately 7 kg.

Story
The Swiss Steiner, with a large office supplies store in Milan, produced slide rule calculators branded Euclid or Steiner. Later, the brand became ElettroMeccanotecnicaLombarda (Elmetecnil) and eventually ELMIS, which produced the X-MATIC. The machines maintained the same design, with high durability and engineering.

An ideal object for collectors of calculating instruments, enthusiasts of industrial design, or as a decorative element in professional environments with a vintage style.

Shipping
Carefully and professionally packed, traceable shipping.