Vintage Columbus Vending Company Gumball Dispenser

Item Details

A vintage Columbus Vending Company gumball dispenser, with its original glass bowl. This coin-operated machine features a pivoting black lid over a clear glass bowl supported in a red metal base with a coin slot, lever, and hinged dispenser. It is embossed to the front of the base “Patented”. Originally used to dispense gum balls, candy, or peanuts, it bears the original decal to the globe that reads, “Columbus Vending / Delicious Goodies / Nutritious / Healthful / Insert One Penny Then Pull Lever / Manufactured by the Columbus Vending Co. Columbus, O.”

Condition

- untested; lever appears operational. Marks to finish and wear to decal; original glass bowl. May benefit from careful cleaning.

Dimensions

Item #

17CIN488-074