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AED7 Japanese Slide Rules: Sun Hemmi, Post
About Seller
4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveAug 1, 2026
Live 2-Day Auction at our Knoxville Gallery featuring 1,300+ lots from fine Southern estates and private and museum collections. Sale starts Sat. August 1 at 9 AM EST with lots #1-714 and continues Sun. August 2 at 10 AM EST with lots #715-1320. Be sure to view BOTH catalogs. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
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- Lot Description
Collection of seven (7) slide rules made in Japan, 5 by Sun Hemmi. 1st item: Frederick Post 1460 Versalog, made in Japan by Hemmi Bamboo, date code "FA" (Jan. 1955) with original POST leather case, POST belt loop, and red box; includes boxed POST Sun Hemmi 1482-GM magnifier. 2nd item: Frederick Post 1460 Versalog, made in Japan by Hemmi Bamboo, date code "GK" (Nov. 1956), Serial 709856; in original leather case with belt loop. Box 13 1/2 in. L. 3rd item: Post 1490, made in Japan by Sun Hemmi, date code "IA" (Jan. 1958); Celluloid over bamboo in leather case, 4 three-line cursors; same design as the Hemmi 301. 4th item: Fuji 201P, QuateLog Precision Slide Rule, made in Japan; in two-piece white and green plastic case and original box. 5th Item: Post 1491 Chem ten-inch Duplex Rule, made in Japan by Sun Hemmi; Celluloid over bamboo in leather case; same design as the Hemmi 257. 6th Item: Teledyne Post 44DA-610 Versalog II pocket slide rule, made in Japan by Hemmi; in leather sheath; 7 in. L. 7th Item: SIC 1610-D Duplex 5-inch circular slide rule, made in Japan for Scientific Instruments. Co., 1963; in original box with case and instructions.
Condition
Most items in overall good condition with wear to be expected from age and manner of use; 1st Item (1460 in box): Rule, case and belt loop appear unused, box with scuffs. 3rd Item (Post 1490) with owner's initials scratched on case and back of rule.
- Provenance
Private West Tennessee Collection.
- Shipping Info
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If paying with wire transfer, please use the following information:
Bank: Pinnacle Bank
150 Third Avenue South, Suite 900
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone # (865) 766-3000
Swift Code: PNFPUS44
Routing, Transit, ABA: 064008637
Beneficiary: Case Antiques, Inc.
4310 Papermill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37909
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