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Toronto Transit TTC Vintage Fare Box

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Date Listed 13-Jan-12
Price $225.00
Address North York, ON M6A 1H9, Canada
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Toronto Transit Commission

VINTAGE FARE BOX
 
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A PIECE OF TORONTO HISTORY
 
 
These fare boxes were used from the 1920's until retired from TTC service in 1985. 
 
Back in the day, these boxes were used on all TTC Streetcars, Buses and Subway Crash-gates.
If you remember them, then you should recall that distinctive sound of the coins going through the fare box, unforgettable sound!

We are now offering these Vintage Fare Boxes for sale after 26 years in storage.

"LIMITED SUPPLY"
"Once they're sold out, there won't be anymore"

Invented in the 1920’s by William Cox of Toronto
United States Patent US1793466

If you’re a collector of fare boxes and/or transit items, then this piece is a must for your collection, great conversation/showpiece.
Also makes a great bank

Collector's Market Value $300-$500.
(working condition and with key usually fetch's much higher $$$)
Very rarely seen in auctions.

Fare Boxes are all authentic and all mechanical.
They stand approx. 22 inches high, approx. 5in. x 5in. base. and approx. 18lbs.
Excellent working condition.
Comes with original key to access lockbox, instructions for use and
a Certificate of Authenticity.

Any questions, please call/text Dan at: 416-720-1814

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