Striking Antique Triumphator C Mechanical Calculator. Germany, 1927

Striking antique Triumphator C mechanical calculator, made in Germany in 1927 and in exceptional condition. The black enameled finish that covers the metal casing of the machine looks wonderfully preserved, showing no signs of wear, scratches or dull parts. The numerals and the brand name, painted in white, are in fine condition too. The machine hides a pinwheel mechanism that makes it possible to perform the four basic arithmetical operations with perfect outcomes. The levers move fluidly, being its operation is a real pleasure for the user. The calculator stands on its original solid oak wooden base, in fine condition though the protecting finish shows the logical signs of wear due to the trace of time and use. This striking antique Triumphator C mechanical calculator will delight any lover of turn-of-the-century machines. Dimensions: Width: 9.06 in / 23 cm. Height: 4.41 in / 11.2 cm. Depth: 5.12 in / 13 cm. Bases Width: 13.40 in / 34 cm. Depth: 7.1 in / 18 cm. Triumphator Calculators HistoryTriumphator, together with Brunsviga and Odhner, belongs to the 3 world- famous manufacturers of pinwheel calculators. The firm began in 1900 as a vacuum-tube company in Leipzig-Lindenau. In 1904 a mechanic from Brunsviga, Otto Holzapfel, entered the firm and then the calculator production started 1904 under the brand name Triumphator. As the first company world-wide, they introduced and made machines with 10s-carry mechanism in order to perform "faster multiplication". In 1912 Boleslaus Benas, another man from Brunsviga, joined. He became General Salesman and brought Triumphator to success. In 1930 the year-production of Triumphator was alike its competitor Brunsfiga. After WWII, 1946, the East Germany's government took control and the company produced calculators mainly for the Eastern Block. In 1965 the production (after 61 continuing years) came to an end.