C.O.C.A. Times
Issue: 2001-July - Vol 1 Num 2 - Page 32
KING'S ROW -- RARE HI-END VENDORS
by Ken Rounds
Quite possibly the following vendors, all from my
collection, will not be seen in one grouping again.
These are vendors, most see only in photos or in
Silent Salesman Too by Bill Enes. I will in review-
ing give my estimate of each as to numbers of
machines that have survived.
#3 - Enterprise Perfection Vendor, circa 1902, cast
iron and sheet metal, vends peanuts. (An example
of this vendor can be seen on page 57 of Silent
Salesman Too.) The front has filigree decal work.
Deposit a penny, turn the knob and push the button
above the vend door. Only two survivors to my
knowledge. This one is in superb condition.
#4 - Generic Advertiser by Leebold, circa 1918.
This is one of only three survivors. This has a three-
panel advertising lid that encases a flashing light to
highlight the advertising. I have three original ads
on mine. Korn Porkies, Hershey's one cent candy
bar and Dr. H. Beeman's pepsin gum, the chemist.
When one cent is inserted and the handle turned, a
weighted disc returns the wheel to its starting posi-
tion. (An example of this vendor can be seen on
page 84 of Silent Salesman Too.)
Starting left to right we shall begin:
#1 -Advance Peanut Machine, circa 1900, cast iron,
black with gold embellishments. Advance's first
machine by B. M. Davis. This is the only known
survivor and it is in original paint.
#2 - Lion Vendor, circa 1904, a Wagner product
made for H. E. Winters Specialty Co., Davenport,
Iowa. This is a seldom-seen five cent vendor. I
estimate there to be, in the nickel version, about 20
to 25 surviving. (An example of this vendor can be
seen on page 164 of Silent Salesman Too.) This is
on the most wanted list.
#5 - The Single Freeport Vendor. This, I believe to
be the only existing (single version) with wooden
body and cast iron facing. The popular belief exists
that only the double with this facing was produced.
(An example of this vendor can be seen on page 62
of Silent Salesman Too.) This has the exact charac-
teristics including the stenciled flowers on both
sides and the Freeport stenciling on the back. The
machine holds 10 pounds of nuts or candy and the
square just above the vend trough displays the last
penny deposited. Freeport Novelty, circa 1905.
There we see five vendors, all very collectible and
quite sought after. They appear to be practically
extinct in any numbers. In conclusion, what do you
estimate these are worth dollarwise in today's vend-
ing market? The question remains open. Make a
guess.
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QUALITY RESTORATIONS
BUY-SELL
SLOT MACHINES
OLD COIN-OP
.,_,
.
15-Day se,vice
Specializing ln Triple Show Chrome
•
-
rome • Nfckel • Gold• Aluminum • Stainless • Pewter
JOHN & KENNA JOSEFFY
1420 SO. IVY WAY
E-mail:
DENVER, co 80224
johnjoseffy@webtv.net 303-756-5369
•
..:E~:=-· Speed & Sport
. : .:. •.
,...,,404 Broadway• Houston, Texas 77012 • (713) .9 21-02~ .•
" ~ •
WE UPS C.O.D. • CRAIG BIERMAN .,
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by Ken Rounds
Quite possibly the following vendors, all from my
collection, will not be seen in one grouping again.
These are vendors, most see only in photos or in
Silent Salesman Too by Bill Enes. I will in review-
ing give my estimate of each as to numbers of
machines that have survived.
#3 - Enterprise Perfection Vendor, circa 1902, cast
iron and sheet metal, vends peanuts. (An example
of this vendor can be seen on page 57 of Silent
Salesman Too.) The front has filigree decal work.
Deposit a penny, turn the knob and push the button
above the vend door. Only two survivors to my
knowledge. This one is in superb condition.
#4 - Generic Advertiser by Leebold, circa 1918.
This is one of only three survivors. This has a three-
panel advertising lid that encases a flashing light to
highlight the advertising. I have three original ads
on mine. Korn Porkies, Hershey's one cent candy
bar and Dr. H. Beeman's pepsin gum, the chemist.
When one cent is inserted and the handle turned, a
weighted disc returns the wheel to its starting posi-
tion. (An example of this vendor can be seen on
page 84 of Silent Salesman Too.)
Starting left to right we shall begin:
#1 -Advance Peanut Machine, circa 1900, cast iron,
black with gold embellishments. Advance's first
machine by B. M. Davis. This is the only known
survivor and it is in original paint.
#2 - Lion Vendor, circa 1904, a Wagner product
made for H. E. Winters Specialty Co., Davenport,
Iowa. This is a seldom-seen five cent vendor. I
estimate there to be, in the nickel version, about 20
to 25 surviving. (An example of this vendor can be
seen on page 164 of Silent Salesman Too.) This is
on the most wanted list.
#5 - The Single Freeport Vendor. This, I believe to
be the only existing (single version) with wooden
body and cast iron facing. The popular belief exists
that only the double with this facing was produced.
(An example of this vendor can be seen on page 62
of Silent Salesman Too.) This has the exact charac-
teristics including the stenciled flowers on both
sides and the Freeport stenciling on the back. The
machine holds 10 pounds of nuts or candy and the
square just above the vend trough displays the last
penny deposited. Freeport Novelty, circa 1905.
There we see five vendors, all very collectible and
quite sought after. They appear to be practically
extinct in any numbers. In conclusion, what do you
estimate these are worth dollarwise in today's vend-
ing market? The question remains open. Make a
guess.
~nttque ~(otjj
I)
QUALITY RESTORATIONS
BUY-SELL
SLOT MACHINES
OLD COIN-OP
.,_,
.
15-Day se,vice
Specializing ln Triple Show Chrome
•
-
rome • Nfckel • Gold• Aluminum • Stainless • Pewter
JOHN & KENNA JOSEFFY
1420 SO. IVY WAY
E-mail:
DENVER, co 80224
johnjoseffy@webtv.net 303-756-5369
•
..:E~:=-· Speed & Sport
. : .:. •.
,...,,404 Broadway• Houston, Texas 77012 • (713) .9 21-02~ .•
" ~ •
WE UPS C.O.D. • CRAIG BIERMAN .,
,.:"'·.
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