| Description |
Loftus Double-Sided Pub Till. The central mechanism is operational with a working bell in the bottom. A plaque screwed to the front door reads: INVENTOR & MANUFACTURER / LOFTUS. / 321. OXFORD ST LONDON. W. On either side are two sets of change shelves, and at the base of each is a recessed bowl for small change. A removable third bowl is in front of the central mechanism door, and below is a locking drawer into which coins are deposited. In very good condition, with moderate wear to the wood finish and some light scratches on the glass panels. The drawer is chipped at the back and weakened on one corner. Includes two keys for the drawer lock and one for the mechanism door lock; both locks function without difficulty. Measures approximately 25.25 x 9 x 17.5 inches. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15762 (realized $312).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11699 |
