Vintage The Unique Log Log Slide Rule
1950s
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Ref: 32CM21
Item Description
"In excellent working condition."
Vintage 1950s “The Unique” log-log slide rule, 31 cm, wood and celluloid, made in England. Excellent condition, rare collectible for engineers.
- Made in England by Technical Supply Co., Brighton
- Material: Wood core with celluloid-covered paper scales
- Length: 31 cm
- Cursor: Plastic with aluminium end braces
- Condition: Excellent – smooth movement, clear scales, minimal wear
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- Front: LU, A [S, R, C] D, LL
- Back: Trigonometric formulas and identities
- Classic British design from one of the UK’s largest slide rule manufacturers
- Accurate seven-scale layout including two log-log scales
- Durable build for long-lasting precision
Ideal for engineering, mathematics, or scientific display collections Collectible example of mid-20th century analog computing
Dating and Verification
This slide rule was manufactured by Technical Supply Co., Brighton under the "Unique" brand. Its design, materials (wood core with celluloid-covered scales), scale configuration, and 31 cm length are consistent with models produced in the 1950s. The presence of log-log scales and trigonometric tables on the reverse aligns with known authentic examples from that era. Marked “Made in England,” confirming its origin and manufacturer.
Item Specifics
- Condition
- used
- Manufactured
- Brighton, England
- Orig./Repro.
- original
- Classified
- vintage
- Primary Material
- wood
- Modified Item
- no
- Maker
- Technical Supply Co.
- Brand
- The Unique
