Vintage Adwel Mechanical Calculator
A retro 1950s accounting calculator by Adwel in £ Lsd Range: one farthing (1/4) to £999/19s/11d3/4 Very robust, metal chassis with a heavy plastic cover. Weight roughly 1stone 8oz, or 7kg in foreign decimals ... Complete with ribbon (which needs inking!) but requies a 2&3/4" paper roll, as output is solely to paper via internal metal type. bottom 1d button stuck but dismantling to fix is a job for a skilled typewriter / sewing machine engineer who lives as a hermit. Otherwise it works.
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The Vintage Adwel Mechanical Calculator is a classic example of mid-20th century computing technology designed for accounting purposes. Produced in the 1950s, this model features a robust metal chassis complemented by a heavy plastic cover. It operates using a paper roll for output, which it prints via an internal metal type mechanism. The machine is known for its durability but requires some maintenance, particularly concerning the ribbon and paper roll. The presence of a stuck button may necessitate professional repair, ideally from someone skilled in vintage machinery. This calculator represents an era when mechanical devices were essential for business transactions, before the widespread adoption of electronic calculators. Collectors value such items for their historical significance and craftsmanship.
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