{"product_id":"soviet-wooden-abacus-schyoty-large-40x26-cm","title":"Soviet Wooden Abacus Schyoty – Large Vintage Counting Frame, 40 x 26 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet wooden abacus is an original vintage schyoty (счёты) manufactured in the USSR, the classic counting tool that was a staple of Soviet accounting, shops and offices throughout the 20th century. It has a sturdy wooden frame, metal rods and smooth wooden beads, including the iconic black contrast beads for easy calculation. At approximately 40 x 26 cm, it is a generously sized example.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abacus (schyoty \/ счёты)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden frame and beads, metal rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden, with black contrast beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 40 x 26 cm (15.7 x 10.2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in good vintage condition with authentic signs of age, wear and history. All wooden beads move smoothly along the metal rods, and the frame is strong and structurally intact. Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the item description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor decades the schyoty was found on nearly every Soviet shop counter and office desk, where cashiers and bookkeepers could tally sums with remarkable speed. The Russian abacus uses horizontal rods, and the contrasting dark beads mark the middle of each row so numbers can be read at a glance. Today it is a favorite with collectors of Soviet everyday objects and makes a warm, tactile accent for rustic decor, accounting history displays or educational use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are adding to a collection of Soviet office items or looking for a characterful vintage piece for a study or kitchen wall, this large Soviet wooden abacus brings a genuine piece of Soviet daily life into your home.\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":67678830198933,"sku":"EBAY-407116515315","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-wooden-abacus-schyoty-large-40x26-cm-1.jpg?v=1791647269","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-wooden-abacus-schyoty-large-40x26-cm","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}