Holcomb & Hoke
Popcorn Machine
circa 1920s. made by Holcomb & Hoke Company, These vintage popcorn machines are consider the most collectible of the popcorn machine
"Prior to 1913, popcorn was made in small handheld poppers over a kerosene burner and sold from carts along the street. Holcomb and Hoke, in collaboration with engineer and inventor Dan Talbert, changed all that with the introduction of an indoor/outdoor machine that would drop raw corn into the popping plate, pop the corn, discharge the popped kernels from the popper, sift out unpopped kernels while buttering those that had popped, then deposit the finished product in the bottom of the cabinet; all automatically and in full view of onlookers". (excerpted from the Antique Popcorn Musuem web site.
This model, called the Moneymaker, was designed to sit on a countertop or on the optional mahogany-finished base, as shown in the photo. It features two small glass-front compartments that were typically used for displaying shelled and unshelled salted peanuts. Small, covered glass jars filled with candy, chewing gum and mints typically sat on top. A smaller globe (as seen in photo) was also optional.
This Holcomb & Hoke is in overall good condition and has the maghony base and small globe that only came with a small number of thse popcorn machines.
The machine appears complete except that the bowl is missing, but replacement bowls are available. It will also need some (probably minor) work before it can be operated.
Price: $8950 plus shipping
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