Workbenches we have never seen photos of
Over the years, these are the two Merchandisers that we have been unable to find any real-world images of. Anyone out there seen one?
The 1940 Balcrank Service Salesman
And the 1946 AMPCO Mechanic’s Bench, from Amarillo TX
Also, here is an early styling Lincoln lube cabinet that we have yet to see.
Original 40's - 50's Merchandiser Prices
Here are some of the original prices for these Work Stations over the years.
First Alemite, 1940 - $199.00
Balcrank Workbench, 1940 - $216.50
Kent-Moore Cabinet, 1940 - $135.50 in Michigan or $160.50 to Oakland, CA
ARO Merchandiser, 1948 - $265.00
Later Alemite, 1949 - $274.50
Sioux Valve Service Bench, 1949 - $395.00
Latest Kent-Moore, 1950 - $210.00
Lincoln Short Merchandiser and Cart, 1953 - $360.00
The Uncommon Balcrank Velvetizer in Full Color
The only merchandisers to be offered in a full two-tone color scheme. You could get the Service Salesman in these “Permaplastic” enamel colors or simply all white. We are still attempting to confirm, but this rare Balcrank workbench may have been the earliest service merchandiser ever produced by an established company.
We have been unable to locate any images of this workbench in the wild. If you have any leads on where one these Velvetizers may reside, please give us a shout.
During the same time frame, The Cincinnati Ball Crank Co. also produced these other lubricators and service desks. Some of which had custom Balcrank engraved handles.
Here is the door off of the above lubrication cabinet. It was recently found it down in Argentina.
The Historical Literature Collection
We are always hunting for Manufactures catalogs as well as original Ads.
Welcoming 2020
Happy New Year to all!
