Early 1900's Glass Clerk Mansfield's Chewing Gum Vending Machine 5 cent Nickel - $1,520 - (Bardstown, KY)
Early 1900's Automatic Clerk Mansfield's Gum vending machine. Height is 12". I have owned this for 15-20 years. Old glass case is in good condition. I tested the operation and it is not working correctly. I bought it and it has been on my shelf ever since. The trip levers along the back need the correct tension springs attached. The levers are floating loose and the mechanism will skip or keep going when a nickel is dropped into the slot. I attached rubber bands at the moment to keep them from moving so the mechanism will not operate. There are 2 small cups usually attached at the top of the mechanism along the back to catch bent coins I think. These are not included. Minor deal but letting you know about them. I saw one machine currently on ebay and it appears to be missing one of these cups too. Probably a common issue. A great machine for your collection but it will need some work to make the mechanism reliable. 4 pcs. of reproduction gum are included. These are just wooden blocks with paper attached. No lock included. The lock will have to be tiny to fit in the small hole in the base. I will remove the glass case and pack it separately. Well packed, double boxed UPS in the U.S. 48 is 36.95
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