Whiffs of Fragrance by Mills Novelty Co., c. 1916, very rare...

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Whiffs of Fragrance by Mills Novelty Co., c. 1916, very rare machine, which vends a whiff of perfume through nozzles in the flowers cast into the front panel above the window. Should be a clear glass front, with the perfume bottles on show such that a lady can select which of the 4 perfumes she wishes to whiff of!
Comes with a set of replacement glass bottles and corks. Needs the pipes and nozzles 're-plumbing'. Seems to be complete, but replacement silk-covered rubber perfume pipes can be obtained from perfume bottle restorers if the originals prove to be perished.
Old Penny (1d). Vends Product. Back door has replacement lock with key.
Approximately 12.5 inches (31.8 cm) Wide, 17 inches (43.2 cm) High, 9 inches (22.9 cm) Deep.

Keywords: coin operated perfume vending slot machine

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Auction Date:
30th Jul 23 at 1pm BST

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