Grandbois Coin Slide 1 Cent

 Ball Gum Vendor


 

Information

  aw item number:  2004.160
  manufacturer:  U.G. Grandbois Co., Kalamazoo, Michigan
  model:  Coin Slide - Tall Globe
  date manufactured:  1927
  size:  5.5"L x 14"H x 5.5"W

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weight:  4.25 lbs.
color:  Black & chrome   composition:  Aluminum & glass
acquisition date:  11/1/2004

 

status:  Collection

description:  Grandbois miniature counter top ball gum vendor with a one cent coin slide and the taller globe version.  An original cream and red decal featuring an illustration of a young maid. Mostly constructed of black painted aluminum.

information:  This is the tall globe version-8” while the short globe was 6” tall. Also the coin slide model is more desirable than the regular coin slot version. The decal is an original Superior 1 cent Petite decal from the Superior Distributing Co., Denver Colorado.


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