Lot 257

Challenger Triple-Canister Hot Nut Vendor

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Challenger Triple-Canister Hot Nut Vendor

Estimate: $10 - $500

Starting Bid: $10

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by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
July 6, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
17020 Dover Road
Dundee, OH, US 44624

Challenger Deluxe Hot Nut Vendor, manufactured by MPC for the Tropical Trading Company, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois. This coin-operated machine features a cast metal housing containing three rectangular glass canisters designed to dispense heated nuts via a gravity-feed mechanism. The unit is configured with two 5-cent dispensers for peanuts and cashews, and a central 10-cent dispenser for mixed nuts. The top of the metal housing features perforated lettering reading FRESH HOT NUTS, topped with an orange and white manufacturer label specifying 120 volts, 4 amps, and 50 watts. The front of each glass canister bears original product decals and instructional labels. The rear of the cast metal base is embossed with MFG FOR TT CO INC CHGO ILL BY MPC, PATENT NO 156409, and PATS PENDING. The machine includes a side-mounted toggle switch for the internal heating element and two barrel locks with keys.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $10
$100 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 + $500