1¢ KELLY MFG. CO. BOX MATCHES VENDING MACHINE

1¢ KELLY MFG. CO. BOX MATCHES VENDING MACHINE An early match box vending machine c. 1920 by Kelley Manufacturing Co. For 1¢ one could vend a box of matches at the push of a lever. CONDITION: All original construction, including the tin sign behind the glass and matches labeling on the sides. The front embossed panel reads "Kelley Mfg. Co. Chicago." The oxidized finish shows some paint loss, fading and paint loss to the tin top. It is fully operational, and comes with some boxed matches included. Referenced in "Silent Salesman Too" by Bill Enes Condition: (Good). Item Dimensions: 11 - 1/2" x 8" x 14".Name Value Keys No, Condition:, Item Dimensions:, Name, Value, Keys, No

Estimate:$500

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