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by mishishi
Fri May 27, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Harper cigarette vending machines
Replies: 80
Views: 47590

Re: 1940s Harper Cigarette Machine - HELP!

HI! No luck selling on ebay. Guess it's a bit of a niche item. Looking to sell on here and open to reasonable offers if any of you are interested?
by mishishi
Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:51 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Harper cigarette vending machines
Replies: 80
Views: 47590

Re: 1940s Harper Cigarette Machine - HELP!

Yes unfortunately the writing on the glass has perished. Have had a look at the 3 column one on ebay, have also seen a 2 column in perfect condition which sold for over £6000 at Christie's last year (wishful thinking!) Have a local dealer interested but will try my luck on ebay i think, need a bit o...
by mishishi
Sun Feb 28, 2016 1:52 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Harper cigarette vending machines
Replies: 80
Views: 47590

Re: 1940s Harper Cigarette Machine - HELP!

Managed to get some photos today. Looks like the certificate has perished unfortunately. Been trying to get some info on the history of this machine. I know the building it was in was once a fish and chip shop. Looks like it was called 'Cawthornes'. Not in a position to refurb so looking to sell. An...
by mishishi
Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Harper cigarette vending machines
Replies: 80
Views: 47590

Re: 1940s Harper Cigarette Machine - HELP!

Thanks for the quick responses. I will get some pictures taken at the weekend to show you. The machine is a floor standing (very heavy) 4 column model. The advertising panel at the bottom is glass and still has most of the paintwork on it. It was in a fish and chip restaurant which is what the build...
by mishishi
Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:01 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Harper cigarette vending machines
Replies: 80
Views: 47590

1940s Harper Cigarette Machine - HELP!

Topic moved & merged - Site Admin. Hi this is my first post on the forums and was hoping that someone could help me out with some info or advice please. I have rather randomly inherited a Harper Automatic Cigarette Machine found in a loft space. I need to know of anywhere that would refurbish t...