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Antique Farm Gas Dispensers | Petroliana905 of 1636 |  |  |
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colbalt
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I found these at a farm sale and wondered if anyone might have some information on them as to their collectable value. Any information would be appreciated. I have not seen this size of pump or style before. I assume they were made for use on farms etc.
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Gas PumpsThe first gas pumps were built in the 1880's by the Bowser Company in Fort …
Look and see if it says Gasboy anywhere on it.
they are Tokheim clockface pumps, maybe model 40?
found this link for ya
http://pehltrading.com/store/gas-and-oil/authentic-restored-tokheim-clock-face-farm-gas-pump/
Hope this helps
and here is another link to one here at collectorsweekly.com
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/12730-tokheim-model-40-gas-pump
Gas Pump Price guide 2008 shows value of only $150 but could sell for more being a matched set, they look good the way they are unrestored.
Thanks for all the information. They look to be tokheim model 40 gas pumps. They will look next to my hot rod.