AboutChad 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
Expert: Chad Boekelheide Date: 11/30/2007 Subject: honeydew gumball globe
Question This is a very old gumball machine.The decal is "HONEYDEW" I'm looking for a globe replacement. The top OD is 3&1/8" the bottom OD is 4&3/4". It is 7" tall. Can you help
Answer David,
The Honey Dew Gum Company were distributors for a large manufacturing company called Bluebird. Bluebird used 3 different sizes of globes--a small, medium, and large. The small and large globes are plentiful. However, the medium size which you described is difficult to find. If you email me a picture of your machine to confirm the model, I may be able to assist you.
Thanks,
Chad
buck@nvc.net
www.chadscoinop.com
