Dating to around 1915, this is a nice example of the relatively rare
Brical Money Calculating Machine, complete with its original leather
bound blue velvet & silk line case, and two replacement red and
white styluses.
Engraved on the face 'The British Calculators Ltd, The "BRICAL" for COMPOUND ADDITION, PATENT',with the serial no 27121 on the side.
Made to add £sd cash amounts together, the stylus is inserted
at the number desired and then moved clockwise (as indicated by the
stamped arrow) to the end of the slot.
This movement of the toothed ring advances the total as seen
in the four result windows, and the carry operation between all
rings is automatic.
Clearing the calculator is done manually for each toothed ring
which has a red tooth as a visual indicator of the zero position.
Beginning with the outer ring, the operator slides the red tooth
fully clockwise and repeats for each ring working inward.
The calculator is in very good condition and in good working
order, although it is missing one of its fasteners on the lid (see
photo).
Measuring 133 mm in diameter it's deceptively heavy, weighing
just over 600 grams with its case and comes with a copy of a marketing
leaflet and a reproduced 10 page green cover booklet 'Book-keeping by Machinery'.
Please study the photos as they are part of the description, and I will be happy to answer any questions if I can.
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