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VEUVE L. PAYEN P4 ARITHMOMETER No 1671, Paris, after 1902, footed mahogany case with brass corners and incline mechanism, hinged lid opening to 12 window result register, 7 window revolution register, 7 input levers, image 1
VEUVE L. PAYEN P4 ARITHMOMETER No 1671, Paris, after 1902, footed mahogany case with brass corners and incline mechanism, hinged lid opening to 12 window result register, 7 window revolution register, 7 input levers, image 2
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VEUVE L. PAYEN P4 ARITHMOMETER
No 1671, Paris, after 1902, footed mahogany case with brass corners and incline mechanism, hinged lid opening to 12 window result register, 7 window revolution register, 7 input levers,

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VEUVE L. PAYEN P4 ARITHMOMETER

No 1671, Paris, after 1902, footed mahogany case with brass corners and incline mechanism, hinged lid opening to 12 window result register, 7 window revolution register, 7 input levers, 488 x 180 x 155 mm (19 1/8 x 7 1/8 x 6 1/8 inches), with Payen/Vo. L Payen imprint and with the VLP logo, Alphonse Darras label inside upper case lid.
Provenance: The Computer History Collection of Serge Roubé.

Produced by Veuve L. Payen, Louis Payen's widow who took over the company after his death in 1902. Alphonse Darras manufactured many of these examples.

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