»"Mercedes/Gauss" Calculator«, 1905
Named after the German Carl Friedrich Gauss. - Sensationally rare stepped-disc calculating machine for all 4 fundamental rules of arithmetic. Designed by renowned German engineer Christel Hamann, Berlin. Made by the Mercedes-Bureau-Maschinen Ges. mbH, Berlin, S.W. 68. German patent 194527 from 23 March 1905. - Low serial no. 1651. With original cover! - This rare machine has only appeared a single time at auction, in our sale of 2007. - A giant rarity and a terrific milestone in calculating history!
Estimate: € 20,000/30,000
US$ 24,000/35,000
Reserve: € 12,000/US$ 14,200
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