This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 7/8/2004.
Derived from the phrase "dining car," an authentic "diner" is a prefabricated structure transported from an assembly site to a permanent location -- the first diners were actually decommissioned railroad cars! The heyday of the modern diner reached its apex in the 1950s, with respect to a style and decor that evokes deep nostalgia today. This is a lot of three vintage pieces from that era. First, there is a Seeburg Wall-o-matic table jukebox selector, Type D-3WA (the 3W-A prefix was used with remote selectors to denote "3 Wire" operation). Originally playing 45 RPM records that were located in a remote location, this one has been converted to play CDs. Measuring 13" x 13" x 6", this particular selector was manufactured circa 1956 and played up to 200 selections, with 10 and 15 cent play. Second we have a 13" x 12" x 14-1/2" electric "Campbell Counter Kitchen" made by Geuder, Paeschke & Frey Co., metal, top half painted red with stick-on adhesive label "Campbell's" and a picture of chicken noodle soup. In fantastic condition with some light scratches, includes the plug-in metal soup heating cup and has a temperature dial. Also includes a 1991 "The Campbell Kids" soup mug. Finally, there is a 1950s napkin dispenser filled with "Mr. Donut" napkins. Add a penny and "Madam X' will answer any yes or no question such as "Will I Get Rich?" and "Is My Sweetheart True To Me?" Measures 6-1/2" x 7-1/2" x 4-1/2", metal, very clean, great plaque attached with a likeness of "Madam X."