1897 MILLS NOVELTY CO. - ... |
1897 MILLS NOVELTY CO. - PENNY ARCADE COIN CHANGE MACHINE - 5 Pennies Per Change - Sold on eBay Aug, 9th 2020 for $1,595.00 |
The Mills Company was formed in 1896 and this penny dispenser was made in October of 1897. I have never seen another one like it and none of my coin-op or slot machine buddies have ever seen one either It stands approximately 25” tall. It dispenses five pennies each time the lever is pressed downward nbsp; nbsp;This was for changing dimes and nickels at the Penny arcade. It has a nickel plated cast iron base and tube supports The tube is nickel plated as well and may be made of brass, I dont really know. The spout at the top of the tube is slightly coc... |
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