Posted 7 months ago
fifties50s
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I got this stadium carrier today in the Netherlands, it's a pretty rare item I think, it's from 1930's era, do you think it needs to be restored or should I let it like that ?
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I've never seen one of these! Can you tell which currency for which the coin slots were fitted?
the coin changer was made by Mc Gill made in USA paragon changer, it's patended Mar 14 1916, May 15 1917, Jul 26 1921, I think it's for quarter, nickels and dime but not sure
Thanks, fifties! Strange how this rarity ended up in the Netherlands. : )
fifties50s, I posted one of these several months ago that I found out on a pick. It's 40's or 50's and the coin changer was put on the carrier by someone that was selling sodas to make there job easier. Mine has two bottle openers one on each side. Looks good that way or you can do your thing, personal preference.
Michael
Very nice carrier, looks great as is, I would NOT restore it just give it a light cleaning. Its almost always better to keep items original rather than restoring them.
thanks, I think I'll let it like that, the only thing I'll add is coke bottles to this carrier
I started to clean the coin changer, the rust can be removed easily
I found 20 bottles this morning to fill the carrier, it's even better like that