Up for sale is a rare, matching pair of authentic early 20th-century token changer denomination plates. These 3.5" x 4" plates were originally utilized on high-end commercial vending vaults, early jukebox pedestals, trade simulators, or mechanical slot machines from the 1920s–1940s golden era.
• Material: Early compression-molded phenolic composition material with its original, period-accurate antique bronze/gold metallic lacquer front finish.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The fronts feature an authentic, naturally aged dark patina with honest wear, machinery grease, and historic finger-friction centered around the text from decades of use.
• Dimensions: Each plate measures approximately 4 inches by 3.5 inches.
• Reverse Side: The backs show the clean, untouched creamy-white composition base material, verifying their authenticity and age.
This is a phenomenal matched set featuring identical typography, debossed geometric lettering, and hole placements—perfect for an authentic twin-slot restoration project or a unique addition to an antique coin-op collection. Sold exactly as pictured.
Specifications
• Brand: Unbranded (Early Industrial / Coin-Op Factory Original)
• Era / Approximate Age: 1920s–1930s (Pre-WWII)
• Material: Phenolic Resin Composite (Early Plastic Composition)
• Finish: Factory Antique Bronze Metallic Lacquer
• Denomination: Token Entry (Good Cash Or Trade At B-C-L)
• Quantity: Matched Pair (2 Identical Plates)
• Dimensions: Approx. 4 inches x 3.5 inches (10.16 cm x 8.89 cm)
• Mounting Type: 4-Corner Screw Hole Orientation
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Key Features to Highlight
• Debossed Geometric Lettering: Crisp, mold-pressed text reading "CHANGER DISPENSES TOKENS ONLY. GOOD CASH OR TRADE AT 'B-C-L'" with beautiful vintage serif typography.
• Matched Payout Set: Identical hole spacing, material thickness, and font alignment—highly sought after for dual-slot machines or side-by-side coin doors.
• Authentic Industrial Patina: Rich, completely natural surface aging from grease and handling that gives it the proper historical look collectors pay a premium for.
• Verified Composition Base: Authentic early industrial composition material that displays correct age, weight, and manufacturing characteristics.
Shipping and Handling
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