Ask The Expert — Gum Machine
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Dear Mike Huen: I have owned this old gum machine for years. I am wondering what it might be worth?
— Dave W., Winnipeg
Dear Dave: Your gum machine dates from 1924. This model is called the Master. It was made by the Norris Manufacturing Company.
They made gum machines for many years with many similar models. It would be approximately 16 inches (40 centimetres) tall.
All gum machines are quite a collectible today, with older ones like yours being more valuable.
A very clean and working Master gum machine like yours would sell for $350 to $450.
Mike Huen is an antique dealer and owner of Mike’s General Store. If you would like to have an item appraised, email your questions and include a photo to mike@mikesgeneralstore.com and put “Free Press” in the subject line, or write to Mike’s Appraisals, 52 St. Anne’s Rd., Winnipeg, Man., R2M 2Y3.
