The Frank Rider Collection - Spring Classic Part 1 - Day 2
Lot 1024:
Description
This classic mid-20th-century Adams Chewing Gum vending machine is a quintessential piece of Americana, featuring the iconic “A Flavor For Every Taste” branding. Constructed from heavy-gauge painted steel, this wall-mount unit was designed to dispense gum via a mechanical plunger system, reflecting the industrial design aesthetic of the era. The exterior showcases an authentic, weathered red patina, with evidence of possible period-appropriate paint touch-ups. Objectively, the piece shows expected vintage wear, including paint chips, surface scuffs, and minor oxidation consistent with age. Internally, the dispenser mechanism retains its original structural integrity, though it exhibits significant dust accumulation and general shelf wear. Notably, this unit is missing the key for the exterior lock. H 23″, W 10″, D 4″. Please see photos for condition.
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