Charming Vintage Red Wooden Abacus — Mid-Century Schoolroom Counting Frame
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Add a dash of nostalgic school-day whimsy to your home with this delightful vintage abacus.
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Dating from around the 1940s–1960s, this cheerful counting frame features a bold red painted wooden frame threaded with rows of beautifully worn, hand-painted wooden beads in soft shades of cream, coral, moss green, ochre and black.
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Originally made as an early learning tool for little mathematicians, it now makes the most gorgeous decorative piece — perfect for styling on a desk, bookshelf or nursery shelf. The beads still slide freely, and the gentle age-wear to the paint gives it real vintage character and warmth.
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A wonderful gift for teachers, Montessori fans, creatives, vintage lovers — or anyone who enjoys pieces with a story to tell.
Measurements: approx. 20cm tall × 16cm wide
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Condition: Vintage condition with age-related wear to the paint and slight wire patina. Structurally sound and full of charm.
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Origin: Likely European, mid-20th century
