Get your hands on a piece of history with this Curta calculator. It was designed by Curt Herzstark while imprisoned in Buchenwald concentration camp during World War II.
Up for auction is a unique opportunity to bid on a
rare to find and highly sought-after version of the Curta mechanical calculator.
This Curta calculator is in absolutely stunning state for its age, almost like a new one. it appears to have been barely used.
It is from the third year of production of the Type 2 series.
Its low serial number 505.649 places its manufacturing date at April 1955. For this, it is necessary to know that the production of the Curta Type 2 series started in the year 1953 with serial number 500.000
This Curta calculator is an early, all metal Curta Type 2 without any plastic parts, means this Curta contains only metal parts, also the crank and clearing lever are made of metal. Later on, in the mid 1960s, the Type 2 were only supplied with plastic cranks and plastic clearing levers.
This Curta calculator comes complete with
The operating instructions, the brochure and the step by step manual are high-quality reprints in new condition.
This Curta calculator has recently been fully serviced by a renowned Curta expert to restore it to its optimal working condition and insure its longevity.
The Curta was widely used by engineers, scientists, and mathematicians in the years following its release. Its compact design made it ideal for use in the field, and its reliability and accuracy made it a valuable tool for complex calculations. It was affectionately known as the "pepper grinder" or "peppermill" due to its shape and means of operation. It was also termed the math grenade due to its superficial resemblance to a certain type of hand grenade.
Today, the Curta is highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts, who appreciate its elegant design and historical significance. It stands as a reminder of the power of human ingenuity, even in the darkest of circumstances.