Collectibles-General (Antiques)/gumball machines

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Expert: - 11/13/2009


Question

antique gumball machin
A friend game me this gumball machine years ago. I know nothing about it. Could you tell me when it was made and what it is worth.. It has ""gumball  1 cent" on one side and on the other side it says "candy 1 cent.". painted in white on the glass.   It is wooden with a plug at the top to put the candy in.. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
DM Fetrow


Answer
DM,

I collect coin operated machines that were manufactured prior to 1950.  Your gumball machine is a newer machine that was made after 1950.  I do not know any specifics but have seen them for sale for under $20.

Good Luck,
Chad
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Chad Boekelheide

Expertise

I'm an expert on coin operated machines. I can answer questions on slot machines, gumball & peanut machines, jukeboxes, arcade machines, pinball machines, gambling machines and any other device that operates with a coin. I have a couple hundred machines in my collection and have seen hundreds of others while traveling across the country and going to antique shows. I can give an appraisal on your item, but please send a picture if possible so I can give you accurate information. You can send pictures to me at buck@nvc.net

Experience

I've been a serious collector for many years. Many of my machines can be viewed on my website. www.chadscoinop.com

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