Vintage & Antique Gumball Machines
Vintage gumball machines are not only highly collectible, but they are a really fun way to add a unique look to your decor. While they are a fairly obvious choice for decorating in game rooms, one of the best things about vintage or antique gumball machines is that they are versatile enough to also mix well with more elegant and sophisticated furnishings in other areas of your home and create a playful, funky or eclectic look.Because of the popularity of old gumball machines the prices for vintage or antique machines can range from around $100 up into the thousands depending on the brand and condition of the machine. However, that doesn't mean that a vintage gumball machine is out of reach if you are on a limited budget. Less collectible brands and styles of vintage gumball machines can be had for as little as $10 or less if you shop around and still can add a great deal of charm to any room in your home.
According to Wikipedia the first vending machines for chewing gum came out around 1888, however these early machines dispensed sticks of gum rather than gumballs. The first actual gumball machine which dispensed round gumballs instead of sticks is thought to have been created around 1907.
As with most vintage items, gumball machines are more valuable and desirable as collectibles if they have all of their original parts. As you may expect, the most commonly replaced part on a gumball machine is the glass globe that holds the gumballs since it is more delicate and breakable than other parts of the machines. With a little bit of searching you can often find replacement parts for antique or vintage gumball machines so that even if they aren't currently working they can often be restored to function again.
A well stocked, fully functional vintage gumball machine can be a lot of fun for your whole family and can look fabulous with just about any decor. Check out the selection of vintage and antique gumball machines available for sale in the store to find the perfect one for your home or collection.
