Ohio Book Match Vending Machine
Updated September 15, 2026
| Lot number | 9711 |
| Auction | Bean and Bean Auctions Sept 24th Antique and Estate Auction |
| Date | September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM MDT |
| Auction house | Bean & Bean Auctions |
| Location | Loveland, Colorado |
This mid-20th-century Ohio Book Matches vending machine is designed to dispense two books of matches for a single cent coin. Manufactured by the Ohio Match Company, the machine features a vibrant blue and yellow design, branding prominently displayedon its face. Still intact with its key mechanism, this piece is a nostalgic representation of coin-operated dispensers from the era, combining utility with historical intrigue.
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