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This is a Coca-Cols Dispenser Barrel.
Don't know too much about it.....all the 'guts' are there and is useable. I've just used it as a display piece on my soda fountian.
Probably from the 50's or early 60's.
It was left behind in one of our rentals when the tenant moved out several years ago.
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I wish people would leave things like this around for me to find!!!
I have seen this at an antique store before, i believe the vendor was asking 400-500$ for it (but his was complete), yours is a great free find!
Nice. Feel free to donate it to "Ray's Coca-Cola Collection Of Items Left Behind."
Ray, I'll keep that in mind!
You wouldn't believe what renters will leave behind sometimes, but this is one of the best finds.
@ coke.trevor.cola, I believe this one is complete, or at least as far as I can tell
Thanks for all the comments!
I know. I have a friend who works as a maintenance supervisor at a large apartment complex. He goes in after renters have "moved" out. I say "moved" out because some tenants look like they just left and didn't take their belongings with them. He finds computers, cell phones, TVs, clothing, antiques, collectibles, sporting equipment....you name it. Then he sells it on eBay and probably makes an extra $500 every month.