Antique Vaucanson AVA13 Calculating Machine. France, 1930s

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Antique Vaucanson AVA13 Calculator. France, 1930s

Antique Vaucanson AVA13 calculator, manufactured in France in the 1930s and in good condition. This beautiful calculator works well and performs the four basic arithmetic operations with 100% reliable results. The machine retains the classic design of early 20th-century arithmometers and preserves all its original parts and components. The black enamelled metal casing is in good condition; the finish shows some wear around the digits, which is due to normal use. On the lower left front, the brand name, Vaucanson, is engraved and enamelled diagonally. Above it are two other inscriptions: ATELIERS VAUCANSON PARIS and the model name, Type AVA13. The calculator stands on a solid cast-iron base and retains the four rubber feet that provide stability.

This vintage Vaucanson AVA13 calculating machine would be the ideal addition to a large collection of vintage calculators.

Dimensions: Base Width: 25 cm. Depth: 15 cm. Total Width: 37 cm. Height: 13 cm.

History of Vaucanson Calculators

The firm Ateliers Vaucanson was founded in Paris in 1914, when its founders acquired the company Lamazière et Bunzli. This company manufactured clocks, phonographs, and photographic and cinematographic equipment, and was headquartered in Paris. Over the course of four decades, Ateliers Vaucanson proved to be a successful business that knew how to diversify its production to meet market demand. Among its various products, the Vaucanson mechanical calculator was one of the most popular due to its excellent craftsmanship. The company created a single model of which several versions were released: A, AVA13, AVA20, AVB13, B, B1, BZ, BZ1, and D. At its peak, the company had a capital of 150 million francs, demonstrating its business strength. In the 1950s, the Vaucanson company was acquired by the Swedish firm Ericsson and shifted its production focus, remaining in operation until the 1990s.