Coin-Op, Toys & Advertising
Sat, Sep 9, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 10, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 80
Standard Gum Machine Works. 1 Cent Blinkey Eye Gum Vendor.
Estimate: $30,000 - $35,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Standard Gum Machine Works. 1 Cent Blinkey Eye Gum Vendor. Pittsburgh, ca. 1907. Cast iron. Embossed lettering on the front reads “Soda Mint Gum.” When gum is dispensed the clown’s eyes blink, hence the name “Blinkey Eye.” Original mechanism. Lock and key. Working. A handsome example of a scarce machine. Expert touch up to the finish possibly performed, but if so, it appears both original and of a vintage consistent with the age of the machine. Very good. The consensus among collectors is that this machine was manufactured by Standard because both Soda Mint Gum and Standard were in Pittsburgh.
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