Name/Title
CalculatorEntry/Object ID
2025.1.267Description
The Fowler Magnum Long Scale Calculator, with leather pouch and instruction manual.Context
The Fowler Magnum was made by Fowler & Co, Manchester, established in 1898 as a Scientific Publishing Company, by William Henry Fowler. The company designed pocket-watch calculators from 1898. The Fowler Magnum was made c1940 and because it was larger than other designs, it was intended to have greater accuracy.Acquisition
Accession
2025.1Source or Donor
Gordon DempsterAcquisition Method
TransferMade/Created
Manufacturer
Fowler Calculators Ltd.Date made
circa 1940Dimensions
Diameter
120 mmWeight
294 gMaterials
Material
EPNS, GlassMaterial Notes
Pouch made of leatherCondition
Overall Condition
Very Good