Dandy Vendor High-Grade Confections Gumball Machine and Fortune Teller. Vintage gumball dispenser by Dandy Vendors, shaped like a slot machine, with activated lever on side to roll slots for your fortune! Instructions and fortune readings on front. A wonderful vintage toy for those who want to give fortunes and chew bubble gum. Ideally, you're not out of either.

Size: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.

The "Dandy Vendor" fortune gumball machine—commonly known as the Dandy Vendor—is a striking example of 1930s Art Deco trade stimulators manufactured by Groetchen Tool & Manufacturing Co. (Chicago). Introduced around 1930–1932, this coin-operated device not only dispensed gumballs for a penny but also served as a novelty “gambling” apparatus: users could pull a lever to spin reels, and winning combinations might yield additional treats or fortunes, making it both entertaining and promotional. With its ornate metal cabinet, precise reel mechanism, and combination of amusement and practicality, the Dandy Vendor stands today as a cherished collector's piece, emblematic of early 20th-century ingenuity in arcade and vending memorabilia.

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