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Mike's Vendor

Mike's Vendors, Toledo, OH, c. 1930's, 10". I know little about this machine beyond what I can see and what's in Silent Salesmen Too, and there ain't much in Silent Salesmen Too. This model is not considered rare but it's quite uncommon.

The body and lid are made of cast aluminum. The lid is embossed "MIKE'S VENDORS, TOLEDO, O.", and I think it's cool that the "S" at the end of "VENDORS" is backwards. Perhaps the company owner brought his 5-year old (named Mike?) to work one day and let the kid put the finishing touch on the design of their newest model. The aluminum is thick, and the machine weighs more than it looks like it should. It's got great heft, which adds to any machine---who wants a machine the density of styrofoam?

This example is 100% original. I'll note two specific aspects that I find interesting:

By the way, "puller-outer" is a technical term used among collectors In The Know; I suggest not using it with friends who aren't part of that select group. You'll confuse them.

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