Antique toy crystal ball fortune vending machine

By atew3383, 6 August, 2008
Description

The toy is realy imaculate and quite intoxicating for some reason.  It has been lovingly stored.  All the info and pics on the ebay listing are accurate and extensive.  It has been difficult to find any other info on this unusual piece.  Any info would be greatly appeciated.  Thank You Wonderful Community.

Category
Antique Toys
Medium
Plastic
Distinguishing marks
Ideal toy company
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Over 7"
Date Period
1940
Weight
n/a
History
Purchased from a collectables shop in 1994 and have kept safely it ever since.
eBay Auction Link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem=&Item=190241476074&Category=30&_t…
Price Paid (If known)
175.00
For Sale?
No

atew3383

16 years 9 months ago

Please help me find info on this rare toy. Thank You Again.
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atew3383

16 years 9 months ago

Any additional info on this toy would really help me bid.  Thanks.
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atew3383

16 years 9 months ago

I need help with the value of this toy so I can properly bid on it.  Is there anyone with any information on this unique toy?  Anything would help me ... Thanks Again. Smile
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k.h.document (not verified)

16 years 9 months ago

I found this article from 2006 - The Ideal Toy Corp. of New York issued its Fortune Telling Crystal Ball in the 1940s. The cobalt blue sphere adorned with gold tarot card symbols held 70 fortunes -- 35 for boys, 35 for girls. Like with a gumball machine, guests needed to place a penny in the slot to win their fortune. Value: $65.
 

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