Antique 19th Century Oriental Abacus

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Object Description

An interesting Oriental abacus, which has on the larger section seventeen spindles with five wooden conical counters on each. Each counter was worth ten. These are below a further section with a single counter on each spindle worth fifty. These are all fitted in a hardwood polished frame. The whole has a medium colour and retains a patination.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:14¾ in. (37.5 cm.) x H:1¼ in. (3 cm.) x D:4½ in. (11.5 cm.) inches
  • year
    Circa 1880

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