»Arithmomètre de Thomas de Colmar (Boulle)«, c. 1852
Ornately decorated deluxe model of the very
first calculating machine produced in series by Thomas de Colmar, Paris
(1820 onwards), for presentation to selected patrons as a "Souvenir by the
inventor" ("Souvenir de l'inventeur"). Extraordinary and elegant inlaid
design by André-Charles Boulle, Paris. Serial no. 147! A most
interesting restoration project!
Estimate: € 8.000/15.000
US$ 8,000/15,000
Reserve: € 4.000/US$ 4,000
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