Collection of Ferranti calculalating instruments

Collection of Ferranti calculating instruments with instruction manual.

c1890-1939.

The collection of Basil de Ferranti worked for International Computers and Tabulators Ltd (ICT) to preserve the Ferranti link with computer manufacturing at West Gorton. He was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation in 1962.

Details

Category:
Computing & Data Processing
Object Number:
Y2001.350
type:
collection of objects and archives

Parts

Model K Electric Comptometer

Model K Electric Comptometer

Model K electric comptometer, made by Felt & Tarrant, USA, c.1950. This machine is adapted for sterling currency with a capacity of £999,999,999:19s:11d.

Measurements:
overall: 160 mm x 235 mm x 294 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2001.350.7
type:
comptometer
Barrel Calculating Machine

Barrel Calculating Machine

Brunsviga Mk. III barrel calculating machine, made by Grimme Natalis & Co, supplied by Block & Andersen in around 1895.

Measurements:
overall: 150 mm x 280 mm x 185 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2001.350.8
type:
desk calculator
Burroughs Comptometer

Burroughs Comptometer

Burroughs Class 3 adding/listing machine, made in Canada, c.1910. The capacity is £999:11:113/4d. There is a facility for taking both totals and subtotals, and also a repeat key to prevent keys having to be reset if several identical sums are to be added.

Measurements:
overall: 260 mm x 495 mm x 230 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2001.350.9
type:
comptometer
Comptometer

Comptometer

Unsigned comptometer supplied to the Prudential Assurance Company Ltd. Probably German.

Measurements:
overall: 190 mm x 200 mm x 547 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2001.350.10
type:
comptometer