Morland's Calculating Machine, 1666-1695

Made:
1666-1695 in England
maker:
Samuel Morland
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Morland's calculating machine with leather case
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Morland's calculating machine with leather case
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Morland's calculating machine, invented by Samual Morland
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Calculating machine designed by Sir Samuel Morland in 1666 with leather case, made between 1666-1695.

Sir Samuel Morland (1625-1695) was the first English maker to venture into the field of calculating machines. This is a stylus driven adding machine of the type invented by Blaise Pascal which was used to add and subtract British currency.

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1876-538
Materials:
leather and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
calculating machine: 50 mm x 126 mm x 5 mm, .215 kg
type:
calculating machines
credit:
Bennet Woodcroft Bequest

Parts

Samuel Morland's calculating machine

Samuel Morland's calculating machine

Calculating machine designed by Sir Samuel Morland in 1666 with leather case, made between 1666-1695.. Inscribed: 'Samuel Morland Inventor 1666'. Probably made by Humphrey Adamson in Holborn, London, but not signed.

Measurements:
Overall: 50 mm x 126 mm x 5 mm, 0.215 kg
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1876-538 Pt1
type:
calculating machine