Historical information
Built on a cast iron base the machine is designed for Sterling currency with a full-keyboard that has five decimal columns for pounds, three columns for shilling and pence, one column for the 10 and 11 pence keys and three farthing (1/4 penny) keys. The machine was imported and distributed by Chartres Pty. Ltd, Capel Court, 375-377 Collins Street Melbourne
Physical description
Hand operated comptometer or adding machine with side handle. Sterling currency with full-keyboard with columns for Pounds Shillings and Pence
Inscriptions & markings
'Chartres Pty Ltd/Capel Court/375-377 Collins Street Melbourne/23359'