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 register actually sell for
A common example is a different sale from a high-end named piece.
Typical sales. THE NATIONAL CASH REGISTER CIGAR STORE REGISTER sold for $40.
“The National Cash Register Co.” Cash Register sold for $140.
“The National Cash Register Co.” Cash Register sold for $180.
“The National Cash Register Co.” Brass Cash Register sold for $190.
National brass cash register, nickel finish with embossed swag and urn decoration,… sold for $200.
NATIONAL #333 CASH REGISTER sold for $250.
High-value outlier. National Cash Register sold for $1,700.
Photograph maker marks, model, condition, and completeness before treating any one sale as yours.
What similar items actually sold for
To help ground this guide in real market activity, here are recent example auction comps from Appraisily’s internal database. These matched sales are market context only, not an object estimate or identification, and they do not guarantee a price for your specific national cash register.
Shown USD range: USD 40-USD 1,700. Median of these 7 USD examples: USD 190.
| Comparable | What sold | Auction house | Date | Lot | Source-reported amount |
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THE NATIONAL CASH REGISTER CIGAR STORE REGISTER | Atlee Raber Auctioneer | 2024-03-04 | 147 | USD 40 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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“The National Cash Register Co.” Cash Register | Apple Tree Auction Center | 2023-04-28 | 3071 | USD 140 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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“The National Cash Register Co.” Cash Register | Apple Tree Auction Center | 2023-04-28 | 3070 | USD 180 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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“The National Cash Register Co.” Brass Cash Register | Apple Tree Auction Center | 2023-04-28 | 3090 | USD 190 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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National brass cash register, nickel finish with embossed swag and urn decoration, cash box on side, marble plate, on wood moulding ... | William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals | 2022-06-14 | 20677 | USD 200 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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NATIONAL #333 CASH REGISTER | Freedom Auction Company | 2024-11-30 | 3 | USD 250 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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National Cash Register | Mebane Antique Auction | 2015-08-01 | 16 | USD 1,700 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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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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