Gumball machine - Antique

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Clément Floch
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Selected by Clément Floch

Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Candy/gum/m marble distributor – 1960s/70s – working.
Fascinating mechanical dispenser for marbles/candies or chewing gum, from the 1960s–70s, in retro American style. Original item, perfectly functioning, ideal for collectors, décor, or as a display piece in themed environments (barber shop, venues, retro-style kitchens).
Main features:
Material: Red-painted alloy base, transparent dome, front plate with mechanism and raised decorations. Central metal rotation shaft.
Mechanism: Hand crank, fully functional.
Style: Retro, typical of American countertop dispensers from the 60s.
Conditions: Good overall condition with light signs of wear, consistent with the item's age. No breaks or missing parts.
Operation: Regularly dispenses small round objects (candies, chewing gum, balls, marbles). With coin insertion and the coin-operated system, it works freely with the rotation of the crank. Marking on the base.
Marbles are not included in the sale.
Shipping:
Accurate and trackable shipping with reinforced packaging.
A true gem for vintage design enthusiasts, collectors or interior designers.

Candy/gum/m marble distributor – 1960s/70s – working.
Fascinating mechanical dispenser for marbles/candies or chewing gum, from the 1960s–70s, in retro American style. Original item, perfectly functioning, ideal for collectors, décor, or as a display piece in themed environments (barber shop, venues, retro-style kitchens).
Main features:
Material: Red-painted alloy base, transparent dome, front plate with mechanism and raised decorations. Central metal rotation shaft.
Mechanism: Hand crank, fully functional.
Style: Retro, typical of American countertop dispensers from the 60s.
Conditions: Good overall condition with light signs of wear, consistent with the item's age. No breaks or missing parts.
Operation: Regularly dispenses small round objects (candies, chewing gum, balls, marbles). With coin insertion and the coin-operated system, it works freely with the rotation of the crank. Marking on the base.
Marbles are not included in the sale.
Shipping:
Accurate and trackable shipping with reinforced packaging.
A true gem for vintage design enthusiasts, collectors or interior designers.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Metal type
Alloy
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Asia
Model
Antique
Material
Crystal, Metal
Style
Antique
Colour
Red
Physical condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
500 g
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1960-1970
ItalyVerified
72
Objects sold
87.5%
Private

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