Sold2017Groetchen Tool and Mfg. Co. 1 Cent Cigarette TradeGroetchen Tool and Mfg. Co. 1 Cent Cigarette Trade Stimulator and Ballgum Vendor. Chicago, ca. 1940. Aluminum case repainted. Lock and key. Not working. Very good.See Sold Price
Sold2024Groetchen Tool & MFG. G113 1 Cent Trade StimulatorGroetchen Tool & Mfg. Co., Chicago, Illinois. Top reads "Ball-Gum". Sides are marked 1776 - 1930. Good working condition. Some parts restored. New key cylinder for back side. See photos.See Sold Price
Sold2022A GROETCHEN 1¢ 'TAVERN' TRADE STIMULATOR, CIRCA 1930sThe three reel machine where 1-cent pays out a gumball, three-of-a-kind wins a beer or whiskey, original payout card, number G118, signed Groetchen Tool & Mfg. Co. inside, keys included. Measures 12 xSee Sold Price
Sold2017**1¢ Groetchen Tool & Mfg. Co. Ginger Trade Stimulator.This countertop machine features three cigarette reels and a smoking lady on the front plaque. The original reel strips show wear and the blue textured paint of the metal cabinet is excellent, showingSee Sold Price
Sold20201¢ GROETCHEN "SPARKS" COUNTERTOP TRADE STIMULATOR.This trade stimulator was produced by Groetchen Tool & Mfg. Co. manufactured from 1938 through 1941. It has a cast aluminum cabinet, original cigarette reel strips, gum ball dispenser and manufacturerSee Sold Price
Sold2019Imp Ball Gum Vendor Trade StimulatorMade by Groetchen Tool Co. - Circa 1940's. It is a one cent operated cigarette and gum ball vending machine. 6 1/4" T. Very Good Condition.See Sold Price
Sold20181¢ Groetchen Tool & Mfg. Co. Sparks Trade Stimulator.This trade stimulator is of Groetchen Tool & Mfg. Co. manufactured from 1938 through 1941. It has a cast aluminum cabinet in red with a silver base. The star on the front panel is detailed in blue andSee Sold Price
Sold2018**Lot Of 2: Groetchen Tool Trade Stimulators.This lot includes two trade stimulators, manufactured by Groetchen Tool & Mfg. Co. and both have the same cast aluminum case, detailed in red with blue sides. 1- 1¢ Wings trade stimulator, complete wSee Sold Price
Sold20201¢ GROETCHEN TOOL & MFG. CO. 21 VENDOR TRADESome clever engineering went into this design by Groetchen Tool & Mfg. Co. This machine simulates a blackjack hand on five reels, but the last three are shuttered. Tabs on the face let you decide whicSee Sold Price
Sold20201¢ GROETCHEN TOOL & MFG. CO. BALL-GUM "DANDY VENDER"This trade stimulator in three-reel operation was made by the Grotchen tool Co. and is in all original condition. The cast aluminum body has moderate wear throughout and shows age. It is detailed in oSee Sold Price
Sold2023Groetchen 1 Cent Little Prince gum vendor countertop trade ...Groetchen 1 Cent Little Prince gum vendor countertop trade stimulator. Chicago: Groetchen Tool Co., 1930. Aluminum case with painted accents and text. Two windows at the front, fortune-telling sheet aSee Sold Price
Sold2023Groetchen 1 Cent “Dandy Vender” Gum Vendor Countertop Trade...Groetchen 1 Cent “Dandy Vender” Gum Vendor Countertop Trade Stimulator. Chicago: Groetchen Tool Co., 1930. Aluminum case with painted accents and text. Two windows at the front, paysheet aSee Sold Price
Sold2016Twenty One Black Jack Trade StimulatorTwenty One Black Jack Trade Stimulator. 1936, Groetchen Tool & Mfg. Co. Very good working condition. Comes with key. 14 X 11 1/2 X 10 inches.See Sold Price
Sold2018Coin-operated trade stimulator, Whirlwind, mfgd byCoin-operated trade stimulator, Whirlwind, mfgd by Pierce Tool & Mfg. Co., cast alum w/ball gum vendor & fortune award card, 1 Cent play, Exc wkg cond w/key, 13"H x 9.75"W.See Sold Price
Sold2020Groetchen Mfg. 1 Cent “Imp” TradeGroetchen Mfg. 1 Cent “Imp” Trade Stimulator. Depression-era countertop machine. Match three-of-a-kind on the reels to win a 15-cent pack of cigarettes and a ball of gum. 6 x 5 x 4 ¾&See Sold Price
Sold2015669. One Cent Penny Smoke Three Reel Trade Stimulator669. One Cent Penny Smoke Three Reel Trade Stimulator and Gumball Machine. Chicago: Groetchen Tool & Manufacturing Co., ca. 1935. Aluminum. Three of a kind wins any 15-cent pack of cigarettes. All oriSee Sold Price
Sold2018**Lot Of 2: Countertop Trade Stimulators.This lot of two is made up of 1- 1¢ Pierce Tool & Mfg. Co. The Prince trade stimulator, made of cast aluminum in mint green with a red base and a three cigarette reel strips. Manufactured in 1937. OnSee Sold Price
Sold2023Cent-A-Smoke 1 Cent Gum Trade Stimulator. [Deval Mfg. Co.],...Cent-A-Smoke 1 Cent Gum Trade Stimulator. [Deval Mfg. Co.], ca. 1930s. Line up three of the same gum logo and win one to five cigarette packs. Original reel and labels. 9 x 8 ½ x 12 ½”See Sold Price
Sold20225¢ GROETCHEN TOOL & MFG. CO. SOLITAIRE TRADE STIMULATOR.This is a trade stimulator manufactured by Groetchen Tool & Mfg. Co. from 1933 to 1934. Insert a nickel and press down on the lever to spin the interior wheel. As the award card explains, "Every numbeSee Sold Price
Sold2018**5¢ Groetchen Tool & Mfg. Co. Solitaire TradeThis is a trade stimulator manufactured by Groetchen Tool & Mfg. Co. from 1933 to 1934. Insert a nickel and press down on the lever to spin the interior wheel. As the award card explains, "Every numbeSee Sold Price
Sold20211¢ GROETCHEN TOOL & MFG. CO. PIKES PEAK TRADEThis trade stimulator also serving as a gumball machine is painted in gold with an extremely crisp interior. Offering five balls for one penny, the incentive is to "Try To Climb To The Top". Use the kSee Sold Price
Sold2019**5¢ Groetchen Tool & Mfg. Co. Pok-O-Reel Gum VendorGroetchen Tool & Mfg. Co. produced this countertop trade stimulator in 1932 to 1933 and features a side gumball vendor. The cast aluminum cabinet highlights decoration corresponding with its name andSee Sold Price
Sold2017Pace Mfg. Co. “Whiz Ball” 5 Shots 1 Cent TradePace Mfg. Co. “Whiz Ball” 5 Shots 1 Cent Trade Stimulator. Chicago, ca. 1931. Appears repainted but otherwise original with lock and key. Working. 17 x 9 x 7 ½”.See Sold Price
Sold20191¢ Groetchen Tool & Mfg. Co. Zoom Flip Ball ArcadeFor one penny, the player is give one ball. Plunge the ball into the spiral, possibly landing in from 1940 to 1941. The cabinet is completely restored with a new look to the interior and the 1¢ denomSee Sold Price
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