Johann Jacob Sauter, calculating machine, 1796. Brass, steel, wood. Including a handwritten manual i
Johann Jacob Sauter, calculating machine, 1796. Brass, steel, wood. Including a handwritten manual in leather binding (plus swedish translation) and additional tools – to be kept in the drawer. Germany. Via Museum of Gothenburg. SourceEngraved text: “Maschine / ohne nachzudenken / geschwind und sicher / damit rechnen zu können / von Sauter in Esslingen” | Machine to count on fast and safe without thinking by Sauter in EsslingenServeral early attempts at calculating machines were made by clock or watchmakers, who were already skilled in using toothed gear wheels. Sauter was a watchmaker. This machine can produce each number up to 1000 Millions. -- source link
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