Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2006.17.01
- Made by: Original-Odhner, Goteborg, Sweden
- Model: 39
- Serial Number: 289679
- Date Made: circa 1939 to 1980.
- Approximate size: Including the calculator and handles (extending out of both ends) 32 cm (l) X (back to extensions on front) 18 cm (w) X 13 cm (h).
- Accessories: The wooden clamshell case is covered with a type of vinyl material. It is hinged at the back with two brass hinges and fastened at the front with two snap fasteners. The inside of the case has a wooden rectangular piece that holds the instrument in place.
- Condition: good
Commentary:
Desk top mechanical calculator that belonged to Ted Rippon, ALS. It is black in color and can add subtract, multiply and divide. Produces results to 13 significant figures. Manufactures label on top left hand corner states:
AKTIEBOLAGET
ORIGINAL ODHNER
GOTEBORG SVERIG
Source of Object: Donated by Ted Rippon ALS
Notes: The Society has 2 more of these in its collection:
ALSA 2008.16.01 donated by Murray Ingalls, ALS and ALSA 2006.18.01 donated by J. A. Hall ALS.
References: Visit the article Too Cumbersome for the Field – Mechanical Calculators for additional information.
Description by: Updated by Ed Titanich, September 27, 2024.