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zimba179

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Acorn Oak vintage(maybe) gumball machine
« on: July 17, 2013, 04:25:01 pm »
Good afternoon everyone, I'm quite excited to have found a forum especially for antiques! I've had quite a time trying to find a mature, knowledgable group. Well, I recently received an older gumball machine, and having an extremely difficult time figuring out any detailed information on it. After about a week of serious digging all I know is it's possibly an Oak transition model, Vista by the four sides. I cannot find a reliable site to figure out a possible build date, or if it's worth keeping or actually use it as a candy machine. Any info is much appreciated.

By the way, my knowledge lies in railroad equipment and memorabilia.


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Re: Acorn Oak vintage(maybe) gumball machine
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2013, 05:04:02 pm »
Does it have a patent No. anywhere?  Have you tried searching using one?  Very little (to no) specific info that could be found in a quick search. Only timeline is it comes in last on their production list, second after the Oak Premiere in 1963.

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Re: Acorn Oak vintage(maybe) gumball machine
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2013, 05:14:16 pm »
That's the kicker, nothing on the inside or bottom. None of the parts look new, but no identifiers.

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Re: Acorn Oak vintage(maybe) gumball machine
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2013, 05:44:49 pm »
Found this lots of info on the company history maybe something here will help and you could try to contact Oak Manufacturing Company, Inc.

http://vendiscuss.net/index.php?/topic/6795-the-history-of-oak-manufacturing/

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Re: Acorn Oak vintage(maybe) gumball machine
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2013, 07:32:23 pm »
http://www.oakmfg.com/

They started business in 1948 and are still making gumball/vending machines,,!!  I would guess this one at early 50`s !!

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Re: Acorn Oak vintage(maybe) gumball machine
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2013, 09:48:18 pm »
That would be my guess too , mart (1950's) !

Nice classic lines to your little item , zimba179 .

All I'm wondering now is -should I buy the ! cent , or the 5 cent fortune?- .....
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If you're planning on putting real 'unpackaged' gumballs/candy/nuts within it , I would suggest doing a lead-test on it first .
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