{"product_id":"soviet-mechanical-calculator-felix-m-arithmometer","title":"Soviet Mechanical Calculator Felix-M Arithmometer – Schetmash Kursk, with Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet mechanical calculator is the Felix-M (Феликс-М) arithmometer, produced by the Schetmash factory in Kursk. An Odhner-type machine, it was the workhorse of Soviet accounting and engineering offices for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical calculator (arithmometer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Felix-M (Феликс-М)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schetmash (Счетмаш), Kursk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e П116388\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal (steel \/ cast iron), black textured paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century (1950s–1970s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schetmash factory logo on the front casing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelix-M arithmometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal heavy metal dust cover with carrying handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe machine shows signs of age and historical use, with some minor paint wear and surface patina. All levers, handles and the carriage move. As with any vintage mechanical item, light cleaning or oiling is recommended for the smoothest operation. The base is intact, showing the internal mechanical mounting. Please see the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Felix family of arithmometers was produced in the USSR in very large numbers and could be found in almost every Soviet office, bank and design bureau. Based on the pin-wheel principle of W. T. Odhner, the machine adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides with a turn of the crank. It is heavy, all-metal and built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday this Soviet mechanical calculator appeals to collectors of vintage office equipment and Soviet engineering, and it makes a striking industrial or steampunk decor piece for a home office or studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681720402069,"sku":"EBAY-406921742676","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-mechanical-calculator-felix-m-arithmometer-1.jpg?v=1791708765","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-mechanical-calculator-felix-m-arithmometer","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}