Vintage 1956 Lance 7-Selection Snack Vending Machine

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FREIGHT SHIPPING REQUIRES A QUOTE — PLEASE MESSAGE YOUR ZIP CODE AND RECEIVE APPROVAL BEFORE PURCHASING. Freight cost varies by destination. Typical delivery range is $150–$895. Freight delivery is arranged by inquiry. Please send your ZIP code through our inquiry form before purchasing. We will calculate and supply an exact freight quote for your approval before the transaction proceeds. Original 1956 Lance 7-Selection floor vending machine, fully mechanical and fully operational with original keys. Built during the height of America’s post-war retail expansion, this commercial store vendor was manufactured by Lance in Charlotte, North Carolina, when small-town groceries, hardware stores, bus depots, and textile mills relied on countertop and floor vendors for impulse snack sales. Lance began as a regional cracker bakery in 1913 and expanded rapidly after World War II, placing thousands of mechanical vending cabinets throughout the Southeast. By the mid-1950s, the company had refined these heavy-gauge steel gravity-feed machines into durable, low-maintenance retail equipment — no electricity required, no refrigeration, no wiring — just precision mechanical linkage designed to work day after day. This example retains its original red enamel cabinet, blue interior slogan panel reading “Don’t Go ’Round Hungry!”, complete 7-selection pull-handle configuration, and intact gravity tray system. All seven handles actuate properly, the coin mechanism cycles as designed, and the internal linkage remains complete and unaltered. The flat floor-standing base was intended to sit directly on tile or concrete near checkout counters for maximum visibility and turnover. Honest lower-edge wear reflects real commercial service rather than restoration. The serial plate remains intact, placing production in the mid-1950s expansion period when Lance was aggressively installing branded vendors across Southern grocery chains. Unlike later illuminated models, this is a fully mechanical unit from the era before lighting and modernized coin systems became common. That simplicity is part of its appeal — industrial American steel construction, straightforward engineering, and authentic mid-century retail presence. It presents as a statement piece suitable for restaurants, breweries, diners, collectors, or period commercial interiors where originality matters more than over-restoration. Height: approximately 62 inches Width: approximately 26 inches Depth: approximately 18 inches Weight: approximately 300–350 lbs Manufacturer: Lance Production: Circa 1956 Configuration: 7-Selection Mechanical Gravity Feed Floor Model Condition: Original finish, fully operational, complete with keys Freight shipping only, with an approved quote. Machine will be properly palletized, strapped, and shrink-wrapped for freight transport. Buyer may arrange their own carrier or request a quote. Terminal or business delivery recommended for best rates. Packed with care and shipped insured. Every piece leaves our shop protected to arrive safely.Freight delivery is not included in the listed price. Cost varies by location, with most deliveries ranging from $150–$895. Please message your ZIP code before purchasing for an exact quote. Freight delivery is arranged by inquiry.