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Antique toy crystal ball fortune vending machine

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.
Price Paid (If known) 175.00
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atew3383 🌱 Newbie 17 years 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. <img src="/modules/tinymce/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-smile.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" />

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k.h.document (not verified) 🌱 Newbie 17 years ago

<div><div>I found this article from 2006 - The <strong>I</strong><font style="background-color: #ffffff"><strong>deal</strong> Toy Corp. of New York issued its <strong>Fortune</strong> <strong>Telling</strong> <strong>Crystal B</strong><font color="#000000"><strong>all</strong> 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 <strong>fortune</strong>. Value: $65. </font></font></div><div> </div><div><br /></div></div>

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