This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/31/2005.
This is a gorgeous example of a 1950s Vendo nickel coin changer, model DB400, signifying that the machine held 400 nickels worth of change for dimes and quarters. The serial number (31115583) identifies this red colored machine as having been produced in November, 1953. Measuring approximately 15" tall x 11" wide x 5" deep, there is an original "Have A Coke, Get Your Nickels Here" 7 ½" square cardboard insert in the front display window, slightly faded. Unlike the Vendos produced in the 1960's, this model had rounded corners. Another identifying feature is the "Empty" window in the upper left hand corner. There are also two vintage Adams Chewing Gum vending machines that were originally placed in NYC subway stations. The first is a 16" x 10" x 4 ½" Mills Automatic Merchandising Corp. penny gum vending machine, circa 1936. It has a polished metal exterior, shows some wear but is in fantastic condition for its age. Serial # 36498 is on plaque, which also has a penny slot. The window advertises Adams Gum (Beemans, Chiclets, Dentyne). The second machine measures 22 ½" x 9 3/4" x 3 3/4", green metal with no other markings, likely earlier than 1936. There are four pull buttons to dispense gum, the window reads "Adams Chewing Gum" in white letters on red oval, and underneath is printed "A Flavor For Every Taste."