Antique Abacus

Above the volutes an abacus, below a fluted shaft, a base and a stylobate; no krepis in this case.

The capital consisted of a band of ovules supporting the so-called cushion, which was connected to the entablature by the abacus. Suitable for any setting, from table to cabinet, the...

On one side of the pot are four seated figures, two of whom are using an abacus while the other two may be a teacher and his student.

However in the pendant from the Hispanic Society, the relics are labeled and contained in the base and “abacus” of the column. The elaborate enameled ornamentation to some degree dra...

Antique Japanese abacus, original paint. Wonderful patina

Great looking vintage Japanese painted abacus. Fully functional!

Large wooden Abacus. Reinforsed with original iron on the corners.

A 19th century Chinese rosewood abacus with white brass mounts. Pagoda Red Collection #: P186A Keywords: China, Chinese, sculpture, statue, object, scholars

A wood and metal abacus from France circa 1900. This antique counting device captivates with its wayward charm, a curious remembrance from another era.

Antique African Counting Frame or Abacus,Wood frame.metal bars with multi colored wood shere's in blue,green,black,brown and red.

Mid-century multicolor abacus from France.

A 19th century Chinese rosewood abacus with white brass mounts. Pagoda Red Collection #: P186A

Pair of 1940s Chinese abacus mounted as lamps with bronze details. Measures: Height of body 20" Height to shade rest 29.5" Width 12".  

Wooden abacus, 1900s Table abacus in turned wood with horizontal metal rods and wooden spheres, made in the early twentieth century.

19thc original painted multi colored table top abacus from Pennsylvania.This fun and colorful game has a walnut frame and multi-colored balls.The condition is very good.

Working Abacus with wooden counting balls from early 20th century, some of the wires are bent with age, but stands upright and sturdy.

FANTASTIC 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED TABLE TOP ABACUS .THESE WONDERFUL ORIGINAL PAINTED BALLS WERE USED FOR DOING ARITHMETIC FOR CHILDREN.

This big abacus is in a great original vintage condition with a lovely patina.

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."

Having a molded edge frame of ebonized walnut, the upper portion a working three part abacus with engraved numbers, the lower section awaiting a mirrorplate of choice.

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.

An English Victorian period abacus from the 19th century, with wooden frame, iron rods and wooden beads.

Delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy. Dimensions: First Abacus Width: 34.5cm (13.5'') First Abacus Depth: 2cm (.75'') First Abacus Height: 8cm (3.25'') Second Abacus...

Vintage Japanese abaci. Each abacus is sold separately. Original paint. Colorful.

Tapered octagonal pedestal sweeping out to abacus base over reeded, swirled feet with brass casters. 35.5" w., 17.5" d, 29" h.

The collar is decorated with leaf motifs. The part of the abacus is perforated at the four corners to allow the insertion of the pins for the glass top.

The upper four-sided top or abacus has flowers centered on all sides. Note the rings of the tree showing on the top’s surface.

Chests like these held documents, abacus and money, as well as tea ware. All of the iron hardware and decorative lockplates are original.

Decorative details, such as the carved bands on the pillars of the legs and the abacus beads which adorn the center strut, add rational yet delightfully idiosyncratic ornament.

Column-shaped sellette in painted and gilded wood, featuring a fluted shaft topped with a square molded abacus and accented at the lower section with richly carved and polychrome gra...

The top of the capital (known as the abacus) has thick molding and cavetto cornices, mirroring the rectangular plinth at the base.

Great colour and tasteful form ideal for the dinner table Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Rich caramel tanning to the quality leather coverings - two chairs of a...

The circular pendant is embellished with a large market scale, a blade, a small opium scale within its case and a fully functional abacus, or suanpan, used daily for quick calculatio...

Top (point): 58 ⅞” H x 14 ¼” W x 14 ¼” D Riser (with spheres): 12 ¾” H x 17 ½” W x 17 ½” D Abacus of base: 5” H x 22” W x 22” D Podium base: 22 ⅜” H x 20 ½” W x 20 ½” D

Thin layers of step molding embellish the canted sides of the abacus, which is the flattened section at the top.

Raised on an octagonal standard with scrolled lapets on an abacus base with conforming feet. The apron with angular drop & carved scrolls is particularly striking. 35.25" x 17 5/8" x...

Saint Béat marble Measures: 195 x 53 x 32 cm Double marble Saint Beat capitals richly decorated on all sides with leaves, flowers and figures; molded abacus, astragal in ang...

SECOLA (ITALIAN, 19TH/20TH CENTURY) ANTIQUE GENRE SCENE OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS "The Arithmetic Lesson", signed lower left Item # 503FPA28W A humorous and vibrant genre scene, th...

This is an authentic, original Chinese abacus that was actually used in the early 20th century.

This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an ingenious calculator has been used in China for over a thousand years.

This is an authentic, original Chinese abacus that was actually used in the early 20th century.

A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two red wooden beads.

A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two red wooden beads.

The calculation consisted in moving the counting stones of a certain order from one side of the abacus to the other. The abacus was used in Babylon, ancient India, ancient Greece, an...

Large antique wall hanging French Abacus Size: H 95cm, D 7cm, W 86cm.

This unusual early Victorian Abacus is so decorative, turned column & picture frame top with 12 rows of coloured balls, fantastic unrestored condition.

Used daily for quick calculations, a wooden abacus such as this was an essential tool for the average shop-keeper in Qing-dynasty China.

A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two red wooden beads.

This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an ingenious calculator has been used in China for over a thousand years.

This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an ingenious calculator has been used in China for over a thousand years.

Handsome wooden antique abacus having original lettering and warm color palette of brown, blue and maroon.

19th century abacus is a handmade tabletop on feet. It was used as a counter for children and also referred as a counting frame.

The exact origin of the abacus is still unknown. Today, abacus are often constructed as a bamboo frame with beads sliding on wires, but originally they were beans or stones moved in ...

This antique late 19th-century wooden abacus is a timeless tool of calculation, showcasing beautifully crafted natural wood beads in alternating shades of brown and black.

Rendering of a column, abacus and architrave.

The overall form is reminiscent of the uniquely Korean "abacus" design, and this stone pot also embodies the beautiful symmetry seen in ceramics.