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Antique Real Chinese Abacus
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic, original Chinese abacus that was actually used in the early 20th century. The
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Abacus

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Metal

Antique Real Chinese Abacus
Antique Real Chinese Abacus

Antique Real Chinese Abacus

H 1.25 in W 13.5 in D 7 in
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949 with The Abacus book by Jesse Dilson. A black lacquered
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Abacus

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Wood

Antique Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower

H 4.5 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
Victorian School Abacus, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A wonderful mid 19th century School Abacus, polished mahogany with a cast iron base, all complete
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1870s English Victorian Antique Abacus

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian School Abacus, circa 1870
Victorian School Abacus, circa 1870

Victorian School Abacus, circa 1870

H 54.34 in W 24.41 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Chinese abacuses dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Abacus

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Wood

Antique Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower
Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower

Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower

H 5 in W 10 in D 1 in
Late 19th Century Chinese White Jade Beads Wood Square Abacus
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Beads Wood Square Abacus, a stunning combination of artistry and functionality. This rare artifact
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Late 19th Century Antique Abacus

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Jade

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese White Jade Beads Wood Square Abacus
Late 19th Century Chinese White Jade Beads Wood Square Abacus

Late 19th Century Chinese White Jade Beads Wood Square Abacus

H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 0.99 in
Antique Late 19th Century Wooden Abacus with Brass Rods and Wood Beads
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique late 19th-century wooden abacus is a timeless tool of calculation, showcasing
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1890s Czech Folk Art Antique Abacus

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Brass

Antique Late 19th Century Wooden Abacus with Brass Rods and Wood Beads
Antique Late 19th Century Wooden Abacus with Brass Rods and Wood Beads

Antique Late 19th Century Wooden Abacus with Brass Rods and Wood Beads

H 2.37 in W 12.8 in D 283.98 in
Antique Gold/Opium Bamboo Scale with Built-In Abacus, Chinese, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique gold/opium bamboo scale with built-in abacus, Chinese, 19th century Fitted into a bamboo
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19th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Abacus

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Bamboo

Antique Gold/Opium Bamboo Scale with Built-In Abacus, Chinese, 19th Century
Antique Gold/Opium Bamboo Scale with Built-In Abacus, Chinese, 19th Century

Antique Gold/Opium Bamboo Scale with Built-In Abacus, Chinese, 19th Century

H 1 in W 3.75 in D 13.75 in
lamp table abacus suanpan chinese calculator 13 rods 2 heaven 5 earth beads
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
CHINESE, HARDWOOD, ABACUS OR SUANPAN WITH 13 RODS, TWO HEAVEN BEADS & FIVE EARTH BEADS UPCYCLED
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Abacus

Materials

Hardwood, Beads

Antique lamp table abacus suanpan chinese calculator 13 rods 2 heaven 5 earth beads
lamp table abacus suanpan chinese calculator 13 rods 2 heaven 5 earth beads

lamp table abacus suanpan chinese calculator 13 rods 2 heaven 5 earth beads

H 16.54 in W 7.49 in D 4.93 in
Antique Beechwood Children's Chair
Located in Budapest, HU
Antique children's highchair with an abacus and potty chair functions. Made of steamed beechwood
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1910s Folk Art Antique Abacus

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Leather, Beech

Antique Beechwood Children's Chair
Antique Beechwood Children's Chair

Antique Beechwood Children's Chair

H 41.74 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
set of scales and abacus for the merchants. The box's exterior is a sophisticated black ground
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19th Century Asian Meiji Antique Abacus

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Lacquer Box
Japanese Lacquer Box

Japanese Lacquer Box

H 7.25 in W 17.75 in D 13.75 in
18th Century, Monumental Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Consoles
Located in IT
sun. The four legs originate from a capital with circular abacus and large acanthus leaf volutes
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Abacus

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Marble

Antique 18th Century, Monumental Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Consoles
18th Century, Monumental Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Consoles

18th Century, Monumental Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Consoles

H 37.01 in W 73.23 in D 37.41 in
English 19th Century Regency St. Flamed Mahogany Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
displays striking and most unique carved abacus like designs. At the frieze are four drawers. The top
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19th Century English Regency Antique Abacus

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Mahogany

Antique English 19th Century Regency St. Flamed Mahogany Center Table
English 19th Century Regency St. Flamed Mahogany Center Table

English 19th Century Regency St. Flamed Mahogany Center Table

H 30.25 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
Antique Occasional Table, English, Side, EW Godwin, Aesthetic Period, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Ebonised mahogany presents dark hues beneath a wax polish finish Striking abacus side motif with ball
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Late 19th Century British Antique Abacus

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Wood

Antique Occasional Table, English, Side, EW Godwin, Aesthetic Period, Victorian
Antique Occasional Table, English, Side, EW Godwin, Aesthetic Period, Victorian

Antique Occasional Table, English, Side, EW Godwin, Aesthetic Period, Victorian

H 22.84 in W 24.02 in D 17.92 in
Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
pot are four seated figures, two of whom are using an abacus while the other two may be a teacher and
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Abacus

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Bamboo

Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot

Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot

H 6.25 in Dm 5.375 in

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Large Abacus
Located in Seattle, WA
Edo Period - Large Wood Japanese Abacus " Only the second largest abacus I have seen, the scale is
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19th Century Japanese Antique Abacus

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Elm

Antique Large Abacus
Large Abacus

Large Abacus

H 10 in
Form Follows Function Modern Abstract Abacus Obsolete Object, France, 1920s
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A minimal abstract shape, reduced to the bares form of design, leaving all, but the most profound details behind. Form follows function. The unintended consequences provide this mode...
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1920s French Other Antique Abacus

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Metal

Antique Form Follows Function Modern Abstract Abacus Obsolete Object, France, 1920s
Form Follows Function Modern Abstract Abacus Obsolete Object, France, 1920s

Form Follows Function Modern Abstract Abacus Obsolete Object, France, 1920s

H 64.57 in W 41.34 in D 25.2 in
Delightful Original Edwardian Oak Metamorphic Childs High Chair.
Located in London, GB
unusual Abacus learning table. Hinged tabletop allows easy access, original leather harness, foldable
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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Abacus

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Faux Leather, Oak

Delightful Original Edwardian Oak Metamorphic Childs High Chair.
Delightful Original Edwardian Oak Metamorphic Childs High Chair.

Delightful Original Edwardian Oak Metamorphic Childs High Chair.

H 38.59 in W 20.87 in D 23.23 in
Hand-Carved Wooden Capital
Located in Culver City, CA
leaves and stylized C-scrolls. The eight-sided top or abacus is well shaped and in proportion with the
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19th Century European Antique Abacus

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Pine, Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Capital
Hand-Carved Wooden Capital

Hand-Carved Wooden Capital

H 19.5 in W 20 in D 21 in
Neoclassical Revival Column Of The Ionic Order
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
The major features of the Ionic order are the volutes of its capital. Above the volutes an abacus
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19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Antique Abacus

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Marble

Neoclassical Revival Column Of The Ionic Order
Neoclassical Revival Column Of The Ionic Order

Neoclassical Revival Column Of The Ionic Order

H 78.74 in W 19.29 in D 19.29 in
Pair of Sheffield Empire-style candelabra punched at base
Located in Catania, CT
, which was connected to the entablature by the abacus. Suitable for any setting, from table to cabinet
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Early 1800s British Empire Antique Abacus

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Sheffield Plate

Pair of Sheffield Empire-style candelabra punched at base
Pair of Sheffield Empire-style candelabra punched at base

Pair of Sheffield Empire-style candelabra punched at base

H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Antique Architectural Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
“abacus” of the column. The elaborate enameled ornamentation to some degree draws attention away from the
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16th Century Medieval Antique Abacus

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal

Antique Architectural Rock Crystal Pendant
Antique Architectural Rock Crystal Pendant

Antique Architectural Rock Crystal Pendant

H 2.76 in W 2.96 in D 0.83 in L 1.38 in
Antique Japanese Abacus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Japanese abacus, original paint. Wonderful patina
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Abacus

Antique Japanese Abacus
Antique Japanese Abacus

Antique Japanese Abacus

H 7.25 in W 47 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Japanese Abacus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great looking vintage Japanese painted abacus. Fully functional!
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Abacus

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Japanese Abacus
Vintage Japanese Abacus

Vintage Japanese Abacus

H 12.75 in W 24 in D 1 in
19th Century Abacus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large wooden Abacus. Reinforsed with original iron on the corners. All beads and counters are
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19th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Abacus

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Iron

19th Century Abacus
19th Century Abacus

19th Century Abacus

H 10.25 in W 40 in D 2 in
19th Century Chinese Abacus
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese rosewood abacus with white brass mounts. Pagoda Red Collection #: P186A
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Abacus

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Rosewood

19th Century Chinese Abacus
19th Century Chinese Abacus

19th Century Chinese Abacus

H 1 in W 14.5 in D 7 in
Antique French Wooden Abacus
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and metal abacus from France circa 1900. This antique counting device captivates with its
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Abacus

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Wood

Antique French Wooden Abacus
Antique French Wooden Abacus

Antique French Wooden Abacus

H 13.2 in W 11.4 in L 13.2 in
African Abacus or Counting Frame
Located in Bellport, NY
Antique African Counting Frame or Abacus,Wood frame.metal bars with multi colored wood shere's in
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Early 20th Century African Antique Abacus

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Wood

African Abacus or Counting Frame
African Abacus or Counting Frame

African Abacus or Counting Frame

H 34 in W 30 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Multicolor Abacus from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century multicolor abacus from France.
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Abacus

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Wood

Mid-Century Multicolor Abacus from France
Mid-Century Multicolor Abacus from France

Mid-Century Multicolor Abacus from France

H 15 in W 20.5 in D 8 in
19th Century Chinese Abacus on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese rosewood abacus with white brass mounts. Pagoda Red Collection #: P186A
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19th Century Chinese Antique Abacus

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Rosewood

19th Century Chinese Abacus on Stand
19th Century Chinese Abacus on Stand

19th Century Chinese Abacus on Stand

H 9 in W 14.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Antique Abacus Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Chinese abacus mounted as lamps with bronze details. Measures: Height of body 20
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1920s Chinese Antique Abacus

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Brass

Pair of Antique Abacus Table Lamps
Pair of Antique Abacus Table Lamps

Pair of Antique Abacus Table Lamps

H 29 in W 12 in L 29 in
Italian Early Twentieth Century Wooden Abacus, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Wooden abacus, 1900s Table abacus in turned wood with horizontal metal rods and wooden spheres
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Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Antique Abacus

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Metal

Italian Early Twentieth Century Wooden Abacus, 1900s
Italian Early Twentieth Century Wooden Abacus, 1900s

Italian Early Twentieth Century Wooden Abacus, 1900s

H 21.66 in W 16.93 in D 8.27 in
19thc Original Painted Table Top Abacus Polychrome Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original painted multi colored table top abacus from Pennsylvania.This fun and colorful game
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19th Century American Antique Abacus

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Pine

19thc Original Painted Table Top Abacus Polychrome Paint
19thc Original Painted Table Top Abacus Polychrome Paint

19thc Original Painted Table Top Abacus Polychrome Paint

H 20 in W 14 in D 6 in
Antique Eastern European School Abacus, Early 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Working Abacus with wooden counting balls from early 20th century, some of the wires are bent with
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Early 20th Century European Rustic Antique Abacus

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Wire

Antique Eastern European School Abacus, Early 20th Century
Antique Eastern European School Abacus, Early 20th Century

Antique Eastern European School Abacus, Early 20th Century

H 52 in W 31 in D 15.25 in
Rare 19thc Painted Table Top Abacus On Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED TABLE TOP ABACUS .THESE WONDERFUL ORIGINAL PAINTED BALLS WERE
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19th Century American Antique Abacus

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Wood

Rare 19thc Painted Table Top Abacus On Feet
Rare 19thc Painted Table Top Abacus On Feet

Rare 19thc Painted Table Top Abacus On Feet

H 29 in W 23 in D 12 in
Antique Oversized School Abacus from Former Czechoslovakia, circa 1900
Located in Wien, AT
This big abacus is in a great original vintage condition with a lovely patina.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Abacus

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Metal

Antique Oversized School Abacus from Former Czechoslovakia, circa 1900
Antique Oversized School Abacus from Former Czechoslovakia, circa 1900

Antique Oversized School Abacus from Former Czechoslovakia, circa 1900

H 70.87 in W 44.49 in D 18.12 in
German Early 20th Century School Abacus in Pinewood
Located in Atlanta, GA
On a footed frame and having ten levels of adjustable pieces, numbered on top and right vertical support, with makers plaque "Wilh. Langguth's, Esslingen."
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Early 20th Century German Antique Abacus

German Early 20th Century School Abacus in Pinewood
German Early 20th Century School Abacus in Pinewood

German Early 20th Century School Abacus in Pinewood

H 64 in W 33.25 in D 20 in
French Mid-19th Century Abacus Mirror in Ebonized Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a molded edge frame of ebonized walnut, the upper portion a working three part abacus with
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Abacus

French Mid-19th Century Abacus Mirror in Ebonized Walnut
French Mid-19th Century Abacus Mirror in Ebonized Walnut

French Mid-19th Century Abacus Mirror in Ebonized Walnut

H 24 in W 20 in D 1.75 in
Art Deco Supersize Abacus Adding Machine, circa 1920, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful Art Deco Folk Art supersize adding machine made of spence and steel with many wooden balls partly black lacquered. This adding machine is totally handmade and very charming.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Abacus

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Steel

Art Deco Supersize Abacus Adding Machine, circa 1920, Austria
Art Deco Supersize Abacus Adding Machine, circa 1920, Austria

Art Deco Supersize Abacus Adding Machine, circa 1920, Austria

H 38.58 in W 35.04 in D 15.16 in
English 19th Century Victorian Abacus with Horizontal Rods and Wooden Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period abacus from the 19th century, with wooden frame, iron rods and wooden
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Abacus

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Iron

English 19th Century Victorian Abacus with Horizontal Rods and Wooden Frame
English 19th Century Victorian Abacus with Horizontal Rods and Wooden Frame

English 19th Century Victorian Abacus with Horizontal Rods and Wooden Frame

H 4 in W 1.25 in D 4.75 in
Set of 2 Antique Bamboo Trader's Abacus, Chinese, Oak, Bamboo, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 2 antique bamboo trader's abacus. A Chinese, oak and bamboo counting apparatus
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Abacus

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Oak

Set of 2 Antique Bamboo Trader's Abacus, Chinese, Oak, Bamboo, Victorian, C.1900
Set of 2 Antique Bamboo Trader's Abacus, Chinese, Oak, Bamboo, Victorian, C.1900

Set of 2 Antique Bamboo Trader's Abacus, Chinese, Oak, Bamboo, Victorian, C.1900

H 3.15 in W 13.59 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Japanese Abaci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Japanese abaci. Each abacus is sold separately. Original paint. Colorful. The top measures
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1880s Japanese Folk Art Antique Abacus

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Japanese Abaci
Vintage Japanese Abaci

Vintage Japanese Abaci

H 11.5 in W 45 in D 2 in
Pair of Italian Stone Sculptor of the Began 18th Century Capital Romanesque
Located in Madrid, ES
. The collar is decorated with leaf motifs. The part of the abacus is perforated at the four corners to
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Abacus

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Stone

Pair of Italian Stone Sculptor of the Began 18th Century Capital Romanesque
Pair of Italian Stone Sculptor of the Began 18th Century Capital Romanesque

Pair of Italian Stone Sculptor of the Began 18th Century Capital Romanesque

H 18.12 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Antique Carved Walnut Capital from France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
ornamentation. The upper four-sided top or abacus has flowers centered on all sides. Note the rings of the tree
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Abacus

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Walnut

Antique Carved Walnut Capital from France, 19th Century
Antique Carved Walnut Capital from France, 19th Century

Antique Carved Walnut Capital from France, 19th Century

H 17.63 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu
Located in Centennial, CO
compartments, doors, and drawers. Chests like these held documents, abacus and money, as well as tea ware. All
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Abacus

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Iron

Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu
Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu

Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu

H 28 in W 24.5 in D 14.5 in
1920s French Wooden Bistro Table
Located in High Point, NC
carved bands on the pillars of the legs and the abacus beads which adorn the center strut, add rational
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1920s French French Provincial Antique Abacus

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Wood

1920s French Wooden Bistro Table
1920s French Wooden Bistro Table

1920s French Wooden Bistro Table

H 29.5 in W 31.9 in D 19.7 in
Pair of Small 19th Century Carved Belgian Bluestone Capitals
Located in Dallas, TX
. The top of the capital (known as the abacus) has thick molding and cavetto cornices, mirroring the
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19th Century Belgian Classical Greek Antique Abacus

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Stone

Pair of Small 19th Century Carved Belgian Bluestone Capitals
Pair of Small 19th Century Carved Belgian Bluestone Capitals

Pair of Small 19th Century Carved Belgian Bluestone Capitals

H 12.25 in W 17.5 in D 10 in
Silver Chinese Merchant's Charm with Bells, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
small opium scale within its case and a fully functional abacus, or suanpan, used daily for quick
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Abacus

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Silver

Silver Chinese Merchant's Charm with Bells, c. 1900
Silver Chinese Merchant's Charm with Bells, c. 1900

Silver Chinese Merchant's Charm with Bells, c. 1900

H 7.5 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
Set of 6 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Leather, Oak, Seat, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Turned front legs with block mounts and a dashing abacus turned front rail Square section rear legs
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Early 20th Century British Antique Abacus

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Leather, Oak

Set of 6 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Leather, Oak, Seat, Edwardian, C.1910
Set of 6 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Leather, Oak, Seat, Edwardian, C.1910

Set of 6 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Leather, Oak, Seat, Edwardian, C.1910

H 34.26 in W 19.1 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Double Cloister Capitals on Two Columns, Toulouse, 14th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
decorated on all sides with leaves, flowers and figures; molded abacus, astragal in angular torus. In a
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15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Abacus

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Marble

Pair of Double Cloister Capitals on Two Columns, Toulouse, 14th Century
Pair of Double Cloister Capitals on Two Columns, Toulouse, 14th Century

Pair of Double Cloister Capitals on Two Columns, Toulouse, 14th Century

H 76.78 in W 20.87 in D 12.6 in
A. Secola Antique Oil Painting "Arithmetic Lesson"
By A. Secola 1
Located in Shippensburg, PA
depicts a 19th century classroom with the professor at the head of the room before an abacus. It is
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Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Abacus

Materials

Canvas

A. Secola Antique Oil Painting "Arithmetic Lesson"
A. Secola Antique Oil Painting "Arithmetic Lesson"

A. Secola Antique Oil Painting "Arithmetic Lesson"

H 31.38 in W 43.75 in D 4.5 in
Large Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Model of the Place Vendome Napoleon Column in Paris
Located in Essex, MA
and Austrians. The following inscription was engraved on the abacus of the capital: ‘Monument erected
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Abacus

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Large Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Model of the Place Vendome Napoleon Column in Paris
Large Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Model of the Place Vendome Napoleon Column in Paris

Large Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Model of the Place Vendome Napoleon Column in Paris

H 31 in W 9 in D 9 in
Vintage Real Chinese Abacus
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Abacus

Materials

Metal

Vintage Real Chinese Abacus
Vintage Real Chinese Abacus

Vintage Real Chinese Abacus

H 1.25 in W 14 in D 7 in
Vintage Real Chinese Abacus
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic, original Chinese abacus that was actually used in the early 20th century. The
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Abacus

Materials

Metal

Vintage Real Chinese Abacus
Vintage Real Chinese Abacus

Vintage Real Chinese Abacus

H 1.25 in W 13.75 in D 7 in
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Abacus

Materials

Wood

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower

H 6 in W 12.5 in D 1 in
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Abacus

Materials

Wood

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower

H 4.25 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
19th Century Wooden Abacus with Monogram
Located in Praha, CZ
consisted in moving the counting stones of a certain order from one side of the abacus to the other. The
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Late 19th Century Ukrainian Antique Abacus

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Abacus with Monogram
19th Century Wooden Abacus with Monogram

19th Century Wooden Abacus with Monogram

H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 2.37 in
Large Antique Wall Hanging French Abacus
Located in Markington, GB
Large antique wall hanging French Abacus Size: H 95cm, D 7cm, W 86cm.
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Abacus

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Wall Hanging French Abacus
Large Antique Wall Hanging French Abacus

Large Antique Wall Hanging French Abacus

H 37.41 in W 33.86 in D 2.76 in
Early Victorian School Abacus circa 1840
Located in London, GB
This unusual early Victorian Abacus is so decorative, turned column & picture frame top with 12
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Abacus

Materials

Oak

Early Victorian School Abacus circa 1840
Early Victorian School Abacus circa 1840

Early Victorian School Abacus circa 1840

H 52.76 in W 24.41 in D 1.97 in
Chinese Hardwood Suanpan Abacus, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Used daily for quick calculations, a wooden abacus such as this was an essential tool for the
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Abacus

Materials

Brass

Chinese Hardwood Suanpan Abacus, c. 1850
Chinese Hardwood Suanpan Abacus, c. 1850

Chinese Hardwood Suanpan Abacus, c. 1850

H 7.5 in W 12 in D 1.25 in
Chinese Abacus Made by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Abacus

Materials

Wood

Chinese Abacus Made by Lotus Flower
Chinese Abacus Made by Lotus Flower

Chinese Abacus Made by Lotus Flower

H 4.75 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
Vintage Chinese Abacus Solid Wood Hand Made
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Abacus

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Vintage Chinese Abacus Solid Wood Hand Made
Vintage Chinese Abacus Solid Wood Hand Made

Vintage Chinese Abacus Solid Wood Hand Made

H 1.25 in W 14 in D 7 in
Russian Silver Gilt Abacus Pendant, circa 1890
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era period of Tsar Nicholas II, designed as a silver-gilt abacus with silver rings
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1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Abacus

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Russian Silver Gilt Abacus Pendant, circa 1890
Russian Silver Gilt Abacus Pendant, circa 1890

Russian Silver Gilt Abacus Pendant, circa 1890

H 0.13 in W 1 in L 0.5 in
Vintage Real Chinese Abacus with Original Metal Tag
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Abacus

Materials

Metal

Vintage Real Chinese Abacus with Original Metal Tag
Vintage Real Chinese Abacus with Original Metal Tag

Vintage Real Chinese Abacus with Original Metal Tag

H 1.5 in W 16 in D 7 in
Beautiful 19th Century French Wooden Abacus with Original Lettering
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome wooden antique abacus having original lettering and warm color palette of brown, blue and
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19th Century French Antique Abacus

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Wood

Beautiful 19th Century French Wooden Abacus with Original Lettering
Beautiful 19th Century French Wooden Abacus with Original Lettering

Beautiful 19th Century French Wooden Abacus with Original Lettering

H 18.75 in W 38.75 in D 1.25 in
19th Century Abacus on a Early Hand-Carved Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century abacus is a handmade tabletop on feet. It was used as a counter for children and also
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Abacus

Materials

Wood

19th Century Abacus on a Early Hand-Carved Stand
19th Century Abacus on a Early Hand-Carved Stand

19th Century Abacus on a Early Hand-Carved Stand

H 27 in W 21.5 in D 9.5 in
19th Century French Carved Walnut Wall Hanging Billiard Abacus or Boulier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your game room with this antique billiard "Boulier." Also known as an abacus or counting
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Abacus

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Carved Walnut Wall Hanging Billiard Abacus or Boulier
19th Century French Carved Walnut Wall Hanging Billiard Abacus or Boulier

19th Century French Carved Walnut Wall Hanging Billiard Abacus or Boulier

H 18 in W 36.75 in D 1.75 in
Framed Engraving of a Corinthian Column and Architrave by Francisco Piranesi
Located in Essex, MA
Well framed and matted. Rendering of a column, abacus and architrave.
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18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Abacus

Materials

Paper

Framed Engraving of a Corinthian Column and Architrave by Francisco Piranesi
Framed Engraving of a Corinthian Column and Architrave by Francisco Piranesi

Framed Engraving of a Corinthian Column and Architrave by Francisco Piranesi

H 32 in W 38 in D 1 in
19th Century Champlevé Enamel, Green Onyx & Marble Pedestal
Located in London, GB
abacus onyx platform. French, circa 1890 Dimensions: H: 46 in / 116 cm W: 14.5 in / 36 cm D: 14.5 in
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Late 19th Century French Antique Abacus

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Champlevé Enamel, Green Onyx & Marble Pedestal
19th Century Champlevé Enamel, Green Onyx & Marble Pedestal

19th Century Champlevé Enamel, Green Onyx & Marble Pedestal

H 45.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Gothic Capital with Foliate Decoration, 13th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
The leaves are organically arranged around the core of the abacus; the bottom of the capital is
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15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Abacus

Materials

Limestone

Gothic Capital with Foliate Decoration, 13th Century
Gothic Capital with Foliate Decoration, 13th Century

Gothic Capital with Foliate Decoration, 13th Century

H 6.5 in W 6.7 in D 4.93 in
Two 19th Century Sarreguemines Pottery Majolica Stands
By Sarraguemines
Located in London, GB
-shaped abacus, and a yellow fluted echinus. The shafts are decorated brown relief patterns, imitating
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Abacus

Materials

Majolica

Two 19th Century Sarreguemines Pottery Majolica Stands
Two 19th Century Sarreguemines Pottery Majolica Stands

Two 19th Century Sarreguemines Pottery Majolica Stands

H 39.38 in W 10.83 in D 10.83 in
Antique Chinese Amber Court Necklace or Mala, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
and pendants were often a part of these necklaces. Officials sometimes used them as abacuses for
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19th Century Chinese Antique Abacus

Materials

Amber

Antique Chinese Amber Court Necklace or Mala, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Amber Court Necklace or Mala, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Amber Court Necklace or Mala, 19th Century

Dm 0.52 in L 46.07 in
Antique Yellow-Orange Amber Chinese Court Necklace, Mala, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
were often a part of these necklaces. Officials sometimes used them as abacuses for business
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19th Century Chinese Antique Abacus

Materials

Amber

Antique Yellow-Orange Amber Chinese Court Necklace, Mala, 19th Century
Antique Yellow-Orange Amber Chinese Court Necklace, Mala, 19th Century

Antique Yellow-Orange Amber Chinese Court Necklace, Mala, 19th Century

Dm 0.52 in L 46.07 in
Landscape Painting 4 Views of Rome Tempera On Paper Grand Tour Gilt Wood Frame
Located in Roma, IT
, and its abacus is decorated with oversize fleurons in the form of hibiscus flowers with pronounced
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18th Century Other Art Style Antique Abacus

Materials

Tempera

Landscape Painting 4 Views of Rome Tempera On Paper Grand Tour Gilt Wood Frame
Landscape Painting 4 Views of Rome Tempera On Paper Grand Tour Gilt Wood Frame

Landscape Painting 4 Views of Rome Tempera On Paper Grand Tour Gilt Wood Frame, after 1700

H 13.78 in W 16.15 in D 1.97 in
Abacus
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
antique abacus
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19th Century English Antique Abacus

Abacus
Abacus

Abacus

H 29 in W 23 in
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Antique Abacus For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a Antique Abacus?

Prices for an antique abacus start at $75 and top out at $3,200 with the average selling for $1,200.