Vintage C1940 " Guy ' S Britannic No. 1937 " Mechanical Pinwheel Calculator




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Reference Number: Avaluer:4280927
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This "Britannic" mechanical pinwheel calculator or adding machine was manufactured by "Guy's Calculating Machines Ltd." of Wood Green, London, N. 22."Guy's Calculating Machines Ltd." were the only British manufacturer of the Odhner type pin-wheel calculator. The "Britannic" is a copy of the Brunsviga first produced during the first world war. It embodies improvements patented by Frank E. Guy, including a setting-lever clearer device for zeroing the levers by a single movement, interlo...cking mechanism, and a new barrel construction giving greater rigidity to the setting levers.I can't find any cracks or splits to the brass body of the machine, and it has retained much of its' original black painted finish, however, there are the usual scuffs, marks and scratches you would associate with the years of use.The chromed metal fittings retained much of their original finish, however, and there are some small areas of loss in places.It has the model name and manufacturing details impressed in to the body and the serial number "No. 1937".The numbers and lettering still have a good colour and are legible and clear.All of the mechanisms appear to be working and the machine performs calculations. The machine is from the renown car and aero engine makers, "D. Napier & Son", there is an applied brass plaque to the bottom of the base. The machine is mounted on its original wooden base and has its' cover, the original key is present and the lock works. Vintage c1940 ~ "Guy's" "Britannic No.1937" Mechanical Pinwheel Calculator







Vintage c1940 ~ "Guy's" "Britannic No.1937" Mechanical Pinwheel Calculator Click images to enlarge Description PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ON THE UK SITE AND LISTED IN GB POUNDS.

Vintage
c1940
"Britannic"
by
"Guy's"
Mechanical Pinwheel Calculator
or
Adding Machine.This "Britannic" mechanical pinwheel calculator or adding machine was manufactured by "Guy's Calculating Machines Ltd." of Wood Green, London, N. 22. "Guy's Calculating Machines Ltd." were the only British manufacturer of the Odhner type pin-wheel calculator. The "Britannic" is a copy of the Brunsviga first produced during the first world war. It embodies improvements patented by Frank E. Guy, including a setting-lever clearer device for zeroing the levers by a single movement, interlocking mechanism, and a new barrel construction giving greater rigidity to the setting levers. I can't find any cracks or splits to the brass body of the machine, and it has retained much of its' original black painted finish, however, there are  the usual scuffs, marks and scratches you would associate with the years of use.
The  chromed metal fittings retained much of their original finish, however, and there are some small areas of loss in places.
It has the model name and manufacturing details impressed in to the body and the serial number "No. 1937".
The numbers and lettering still have a good colour and are legible and clear.  All of the mechanisms appear to be working and the machine performs calculations. 
The machine is from the renown car and aero engine makers, "D. Napier & Son", there is an applied brass plaque to the bottom of the base.   The machine is mounted on its original wooden base and has its' cover, the original key is present and the lock works.We take great care to describe our items clearly and honestly as possible, including any faults or flaws that we may see. The photographs form part of the description. Please do take a little time to look at them. They may be enlarged for close-up detail. We are not experts on any of the items, so please be sure to ask any questions you may have before the end of the auction. All of our items start at a reasonable price and with NO reserve.We have other items listed please take a look, we will always try to combine shipping if possible.Be sure to add me to your favourites list! Good Luck & Happy Bidding!
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