Vintage Rhodes Aqua Green Working Orig Parking Meter w Stand Perfect Retro Bank
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This is an amazing estate find! It is a vintage parking meter in original condition that is still functioning. The previous owner made a wood base for it so it can rest on a desk or bookshelf. It is not a "fake" parking meter. It is made out of heavy duty steel and weights 28lbs. It has been modified with a bold through the center so it holds the front on so you can use it as a bank without having a key to open it. You open the flap that says "Lift Up" insert a coin and turn the knob. The coin drops into the center portion and the "Violation" sign turns accordingly as you can see in the 7th photo. The great thing about this vintage parking meter is its unique aqua green color that appears to be original to the piece! Also, this parking meter accepts all coins from pennies to quarters whereas many only take pennies and nickels making it not fully operational as a unique bank. There are some spots where the white paint has chipped and a few spots where there is some rust and green paint chipping which could be repaired but gives it a great vintage feel as is. It appears to keep the time accurately when you put a coin in and will "tick" as the minutes pass. It measures about 15 1/2" tall and is about 6" by 6 1/2" at its largest girth. All items will be shipped within the next day following payment of the item. Priority shipping, while
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