Antique Cash Register Value Guide
Value antique cash registers by maker, model, serial number, material, keys, drawer, mechanism, condition, restoration, rarity, and demand.
What National cash registers actually sell for
Most brass National registers sell for a few hundred dollars. Restored working machines and early oak and nickel models can sell for more than $1,000.
Typical sales. A National Cash Register Model 313 with a brass body in the ornate "dolphin" pattern, 15 keys and an "Amount Purchased" marquee, circa 1915, working and in very good condition with its key, sold for $425.
A National Cash Register Co. Model 349 in ornate cast brass, ca. 1900, with 27 keys, a marble shelf and a single drawer on an oak base, sold for $225.
Condition. A 1919 NCR #726 steel cash register in good condition with its key, but not working, sold for $40.
A bronze and marble National candy store register, model 303, sold as is with numbers missing from some finger keys, wood missing from the bottom and only one of its keys, and not seeming to function, sold for $150.
Restored and working. A restored 1912 NCR Model 442 brass cash register that looks and works great sold for $1,100.
An 1894 oak National Cash Register in working condition, with a crack on the cash drawer, sold for $1,500.
High-value outlier. A National Cash Register nickel Model 30 candy store register in the Fine Scroll design, circa 1896, in excellent condition with its key and a bill weight, sold for $2,440.
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What similar items actually sold for
Real auction sales of items like your cash register. Open a sale to see the original listing.
Shown USD range: USD 40-USD 2,440. Median of these 30 USD examples: USD 337.50.
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Q: How can I date an NCR register? A: Use the serial number on the data tag or mechanism in conjunction with published production lists and period features (case style, key layout). Serial-based dating is the most reliable method for NCR.
Q: Should I restore a non-working register before selling? A: Only if the cost is modest and the model is desirable. Mechanical servicing that returns full function can add value, but heavy cosmetic restoration (buffing, replating, non-period parts) often reduces collector appeal. For rare models, sell as-found with clear notes.
Q: What parts most affect value if missing? A: The top sign, porcelain keytops, correct glass panes, original drawer interiors/labels, and the data tag. Each can materially affect price; the top sign alone can alter value by 15–30%.
Q: How heavy are antique cash registers and how should I move them? A: Small brass countertop examples can weigh 70–90 lb; larger units or floor models can exceed 150 lb. Remove the top sign, secure the drawer, lift from the base with two people, and avoid stress on the sign frame or crank.
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