Antique Triumphator H Mechanical Calculator, Germany, 1920's

Fine antique Triumphator H calculator made in Germany in 1920 for the Belgium market. The calculator remains in excellent condition; it works perfectly and can perform the four basic arithmetical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) with exacts results. It mounts a metal sheet casing with black enameled finish; the enamel is wonderfully preserved and looks shiny and even. The embossed numbers and logo keep the red and white paint that makes them stand out. Differently from other antique calculators, this one has not been repainted and the red and white enamel is original from the period. At the back of the calculator we can see a big colorful motive that depicts the Triumphator factory, located in Leipzig. This image is somewhat worn and scratched, but the most part of it is intact. There is also a white inscription printed on one of the machines sides; it indicates that the calculator was commercialized by a dealer located in Brussels. The calculator stands on an ample solid oak wooden base, in great condition and with a nice transparent finish. The protecting cover can be connected to the wooden base; it is made of black-painted metal sheet and bears the brand name printed in golden lettering. It preserves the original lock and key in working order. Functional and charming, this amazing antique Triumphator H calculator will stand out in any collection of turn-of-the-century machines.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.