ACORN PENNY VENDOR
Built in the 1940's by Oak Mfg. Co., was used to
dispense a chiclet or gumball for a penny. It was one of the first units of it's kind to hold 6
lbs. The machine was able to hold candy and 2,000 pennies ($20.00) which was unheard of in those
times. Embossed on the lid of this machine is OAK MFG. CO,INC. LA,CA. Pat.2,337,317. Also, an
acorn is embossed on the flap where the gum comes out. Oak would private label machines for
other manufactures or distributors. Beautifully plated in copper, chrome, or 24 kt gold. |