Architectural base - 1910-1920

This is a highly collectible, authentic antique cash register manufactured by the National Cash Register Company (NCR). Based on the serial and model plate clearly visible on the front ("925577 / 313"), this is a Model 313. It was manufactured in Dayton, Ohio, USA, around the early 1900s (approximately 1911 based on the serial number range).The Model 313 is often referred to by collectors as a "candy store" or "barber shop" register due to its compact, narrow size, which was ideal for small countertops.Key Visual and Technical Features1. Ornate Metal CasingMaterial: The housing is made of cast brass or bronze with a polished nickel-plated finish.Design Pattern: It features the intricate "Dolphin" pattern, which is highly prized by collectors. This includes elaborate Renaissance-revival scrollwork, floral motifs, and stylized patterns embossed deeply into the metal panels.2. Top Indicator Display ("Pop-Up Flags")Glass Housing: A rectangular glass display cabinet sits at the very top.Flags: Inside, it contains mechanical pop-up indicators (also called "flags") that show the amount of the sale to both the clerk and the customer.Current Display: It currently displays a white flag printed with "5 Pf.", indicating it was configured or exported for use in Germany or a German-speaking region using the Pfennig currency.3. Serial and Model PlateLocated just below the glass top is an authentic metal plaque.It displays the unique production serial number: 925577.It displays the model number: 313.4. Keyboard and KeysThe register operates using a single row of step-activated keys.The keys feature circular, colored inserts with numbers.Visible denominations include specific amounts such as 1, 80, 40, 15, 5 on the top layer, and 90, 70, 50, 30, 20, 10 on the lower layer.5. Base and Drawer SlabMarble Shelf: Directly above the cash drawer sits a genuine thick white marble slab. This was designed as a smooth, durable surface for the shopkeeper to test coins (listening for the distinct ring of real silver or gold) and hand back change.Drawer Front: The front of the cash drawer features matching ornate metal relief work with a functional coin cup recessed into the metal.Historical & Collectible ValueRarity: The single-row Model 313 is significantly rarer and more sought after than the larger, bulky multi-row registers. Its small footprint makes it highly desirable for modern home decor and antique displays.Market Value: In complete, original
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