old gumball machines...please help

[scottbu70]

i have 2 very old and very heavy gumball machines...both are made by the advance machine co.  both are 1 cent machines....one has the dates pat'd mar 3 -04  aug 5 -16....the top is stamped 732...it has the orig. amco lock and key..right above the turn knob its stamped no.4......the other is advance machine co. dates are 11-5-12 ,9-11-17 ,4-24-23...also the letters DEJL are stamped by the dates...also has the orig. amco lock and key..any help on the values of these would be appreciated.hope the pitures help..

[hosman321]

Looking forward to seeing the pics! They will help a lot.

[KC]

http://www.gumballs.com/history.html

[scottbu70]

just posted the pictures..any help would be appreciated! thanks!

[wendy177]

Hi Scott your machine was made by the advance machine co. chicago USA not the American machine co. as you stated in your post. I believe they are model D. Try searching advance machine co. chicago USA   and you will find lots of info on your machines or try contacting  www.n2coinop.com   good luck

[scottbu70]

cant find much on the web....anyone know the value of these? thanks!

[Oceans64]

Here's one that's a bit younger than yours and in good condition:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-1923-Advance-Chicago-Gumball-Machine-Mount-/300493230438?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f6cad166

You probably want to email the guy from Wendy's link....

[hosman321]

I'd say right around $75 $100 in it's condition. Just go to ebay and search "antique gumball" or "advance gumball." Remember that condition is very important! Also, look at the auction prices. The one below has zero bids at that price. "BUY IT NOW" prices are not accurate, just because they ask that much, doesn't mean it will actually sell for that much.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-1923-Advance-Chicago-Gumball-Machine-Mount-/300493230438?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f6cad166

[hosman321]

oceans beat me to it. 

[sapphire]

Don't know how realistic these prices are, but this is what I've found for you so far......

http://live.vcaauction.com/Advance-Model-D-Gumball-Vending-Machine-w-Advance-Top_i8514564

http://cgi.ebay.com/Advance-Gum-Machine-penny-coin-op-gum-ball-/170542972329?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b5273da9#ht_1472wt_905

http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-1923-Advance-Chicago-Gumball-Machine-Mount-/300493230438?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f6cad166#ht_773wt_1139

http://vintagemachine.net/vintage-advance-model-d-gumball-machine-football-globe


http://www.antiquetrader.com/article/Semiannual_Chicagoland_advertising_show_April_3-5/

“I remember putting a penny in that machine as a kid” said one browser, pointing to a 15-inch-tall Advance Model-D gumball machine. The classic red vendor was tagged $185 by Carol Estes, Antique Junction, LaPorte, Ind.


Also, this site/expert may be able to better answer your specific questions

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Collectibles-General-Antiques-682/indexExp_86611.htm

[KC]

The plating on the front appears to be in rough shape and there appears to be an issue of rusting on the bottom?!

I would say tops $45 in my neck of the woods in the shape that it is in.

By the way, the patent is # 753,961 for the turning mechanism with the date of March 8, 1904

[olecanalantiques]

KC, i would have to agree, of course im a dealer and i also restore these types of things so i would look at how much would go into the item to get it looking original. This particular item in my opinion would be better left alone because the time and materials would put it well over what's it actually worth...

I also think that prices are different in different regions...