Lot 39: Vintage VAL Violet Cachous Penny Drop Vending Machine

A vintage wall-mounted automatic vendor or penny-drop dispenser, dating to the early-to-mid 20th century. The machine is constructed from painted metal, likely cast iron or pressed steel, finished in a deep maroon/red color. The machine is prominently branded VAL in large, raised black lettering at the top. A central advertising panel, affixed by four rivets, promotes the product dispensed as VAL VIOLET CACHOUS, priced at 1 D PER PACKET. The panel also features an illustration of the product wrapper and the slogan THE FRAGRANT BREATH OF THE FLOWER. The lower section includes an integrated dispensing chute or tray, with one partial product package visible within the tray.