How to identify old cash registers
Old cash register identification starts with maker, model, case material, keys, drawer, marquee, and mechanism.
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Start with maker and model number, then photograph keys, drawer, amount indicators, marquee, serial plate, finish, and missing parts.
Auction records are market evidence, not a final appraisal. Condition, authenticity, provenance, completeness, size, rarity, and demand can materially change value.
Identification checklist
- Photograph the whole item, maker mark, patent date, serial number, model, labels, all sides, and damage.
- Measure key dimensions and show scale, accessories, cases, boxes, attachments, or missing parts.
- Do not clean, repaint, sharpen, oil, or force mechanisms before documenting current condition.
What changes the answer
- Maker, model, material, size, completeness, and condition change the answer.
- Original surface, marks, serial numbers, labels, cases, and accessories can be important.
- Rust, missing parts, unsafe mechanisms, repainting, and over-cleaning can reduce value or trust.
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 750. Median of these 8 USD examples: USD 300.
| Comparable | What sold | Auction house | Date | Lot | Source-reported amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C. 1927 National Cash Register Model 415 | North American Auction Company | 2023-11-11 | 27 | USD 750 |
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Early "National Cash Registers" Cash Register | Danielle Elizabeth Antique & Estate Auctioneers | 2025-07-13 | 152 | AUD 200 |
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Vintage "Pecks" Cash Register, Patent 1888 | Schwenke Auctioneers | 2021-07-10 | 462 | USD 200 |
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1919 NCR #726 Steel Cash Register | Kraft Auction Service | 2025-03-01 | 2548 | USD 40 |
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NCR Model 2114-1906 Digital Brass Cash Register | Donley Auction Services | 2023-11-16 | 1046 | USD 100 |
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Outstanding brass National cash register | Atlee Raber Auctioneer | 2022-12-27 | 170 | USD 700 |
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National Cash Register | Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers | 2025-10-24 | 432 | USD 50 |
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Antique C 1910 National Cash Register # 313 | Greenwich Auction | 2021-10-28 | 22 | USD 400 |
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Vintage Candy Store Style National Cash Register | EJ'S Auction & Appraisal | 2024-09-07 | 1119 | USD 475 |
How these auction records were verified
These sales are market context, not an object estimate.
Each row retains its exact source URL, lot identity, retrieval time, access result, and immutable record hash. Live source access was blocked; the exact record matched Appraisily's immutable pipeline provenance. Inspect the public comparable provenance record.
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