Antique Thacher Calculator Slide Rule by Keuffel & Esser Company

Description

Please have a look at all of my current listings.  They are part of my 50 plus years of collecting to be listed (as time permits) over the coming weeks and months.  My collection includes Antique items such as Scientific Instruments, Radios, Bottles, Barometers, Surveying Instruments, Prohibition (and Pre-Prohibition) Whiskey, Art, Books, etc.  I have fully packed storage boxes full of wonderful things that need to see the light of day once more.  I simply do not have the room anymore (just ask my wife).  It is really hard to part with my "treasures" but I find comfort knowing that they will be cared for by the new owners.  Let me know if you have any specific needs and I will try to list them.  ENJOY!!!
This is an early version of the K & E Thacher's Calculating Instrument.  The calculator functions well sliding and turning quite freely.  It is a fully usable calculator.  Comes with the original user booklet (front sheet a bit tattered).  It has always been a display item for me.  I believe these came with a box which I sadly do not have.  The finish on the wood, brass work and inner drum is quite good with only expected age yellowing.  The outer scales are virtually completely intact and readable.  They are made of steel with the scales applied.  The steel has some rust spots bleeding through the scales mostly on one end.  Just a few small spots of scale loss.  All visible in the photos.  Calculator measures roughly 23.75" long by 5.5" deep by 5.75" tall.  All in all a very presentable and usable display item. Teach your kids or grand-kids how real math was done!  Proper packing requires large box because of the length to safely ship thus the shipping fees (sorry).
Sold as is.  Return only if not as described and shown in photos.  No Overseas/International shipping at this time.  I am still fully employed and overseas shipping consumes too much time and can create issues.  Shipping quote for lower 48 states only as others will be more.  Many Thanks.