Lot 40: 1930s Nelsons One Penny Mints Vending Machine Enamel Faceplate

A vintage porcelain enamel faceplate for a Nelsons confectionery vending machine, attributed to the 1930s era based on market consensus. The elongated panel features a light blue field with red outline and lettering. The primary text identifies the product as “NELSONS” Mints and the price as “ONE PENNY,” situated next to the coin entry slot. Further text details an early promotional offer: “SAVE YOUR COUPONS FOR OUR FREE GIFTS,” with particulars available from “NELSONS WARWICK.” The panel also includes a coin return mechanism labeled “COIN RETURNED WHEN MACHINE IS EMPTY.” The lot includes two partially visible enamel sign fragments: a dark blue fragment on the left marked “1 1/2 D.” and bearing the maker’s mark “PATENT ENAMEL Cº Lᵀᴰ BHAM,” and a dark fragment at the bottom right bearing the text “NESTLE MILK.”