OT / Gumball Machine???
 

Im not exactly sure why, but for about 6 months now I have wanted an "old" gum ball machine. (think im loosing my mind) I don't know anything about them or even what they are worth, but last night I got 1 on ebay.

From the listing it said it was a 1940'S REGAL. If anyone knows much about it im all ears. Or even if anyone has something like it would love to see some pics.

http://n.b5z.net/i/u/6141290/i/ggg.jpg

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I've been thinking of buying an old vending machine of some type. I don't think you're crazy or perhaps the both of us are. :D Anyway, its something I'll be looking into in the future.

Steve,

I do not know gumball machines from jukebox machines, but I can't believe this is 100% "original". I find it hard to imagine a 1940's gumball machine would be a 5 cent machine, unless the machine and/or decal was repurposed after the 1940s. I remember in the 1960s gumball machines being 1 cent machines, with the occasional jaw-breakers machines at 5 cent (would have the larger opening).

Another option is that this could have been an original peanut vending machine, which may have been a nickel. But not sure if the dispensing mechanisms were much different or interchangable. So it could be an original (non-gumball) dispenser. (you say tomAto, I say tomahto)

For what it's worth, assuming it's metal and glass, it's a cool piece and I would have bought it myself.

Again, not an expert but just my 2 cents.

I think your 100% right about it being a peanut machine - I was thinking the same thing. I hope I can fit candy or gum in it though, lol would be fun for my kid.

My Premiere card/gumball machines
 

From my gumball stage. Not sure why I can't get these oriented but you get the idea

They can be nice display pieces to enhance your collection. I purchased and refinished an exhibit machine. Before:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...e%20Before.jpg

After:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...e/P1010050.JPG
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...e/P1010049.JPG

I had another one on tap for this summer but things sort of got away from me and I never got around to doing the project.

I do know that the value is increased since you have the key. I think there was an episode of American Pickers that talked about them.

Nice work Ad@m!

Regal Machine
 

This is a Machine made in the 1940's.
It has been restored - paint and the decal does not to appear original.
Regal did sell items for 5 cents such as Hershey-Ets and nuts.
Nice machine.
In my next post I will have some photos of gumball machines with a Baseball theme.
Jerry Sage

Gumball Machines with Baseball theme
 

In the photos below - I am posting some photos of gumball machine that I have with a baseball theme - they look great displayed with any Baseball Collection
1956 Premiere Card/Gumball Machine (paper in gum chamber just to hold gum balls - easily removed)
1950's Big League Playball - pinball
1950's Coast Vendors - flip gumball for at bat results
Exhibit Machines - not gumball but beautiful machines

REVIEW THE PHOTOS - IF INTERESTED - PLEASE EMAIL DIRECT
Jerry Sage jssage24@yahoo.com
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Awesome.

I think there should be a Gumball Machine in every Man Cave:D

Thanks for all the info and scans! I guess im not the only nut lol

Yes, pretty sure it is a peanut machine. The "Fresh" sign is the key.

Joe

Did you buy the Premiere machine in a Mastro auction. Could have been mine at one time.

Joe

Mine
 

Bat-a-Ball

(whispers) "If you build it, they will gum."

Premiere Machine
 

Joel -
No I did not get any of my machines from Mastro Auctions.
All of my machines were obtained from a guy who specialized in restoring vintage gumball machines and other coin-op machines. He does outstanding work.
Jerry