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Very cool vintage ARA Services vending and food-service advertising display, professionally presented in a 20” x 16” frame.
This unusual piece features a detailed retro vending-service scene with ARA Services branding throughout, including vintage vending equipment, coffee and hot tea selections, fountain syrup, Pepsi and Coca-Cola products, Reese’s, Hershey’s, cigarettes, peanuts, candy, keys, service equipment and other period details.
The vending control panel prominently shows 20¢ pricing, along with selections for coffee, hot tea, soup, whipped toppings and hot chocolate, giving the piece an excellent vintage vending-machine/restaurant aesthetic.
ARA Services was a major American food-service and vending company. The company operated vending services and supplied food and beverage services to institutions, businesses and other locations for decades.
Measurements
* Overall framed size: approximately 20” x 16”
* Please see the measurement photos for additional confirmation.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage condition with noticeable age-related wear.
The front has visible surface scratches, scuffs, marks and areas of discoloration/wear. There are also scratches and cosmetic wear to the frame. The backing paper shows age, discoloration and wear.
The glass/front surface also shows reflections and some marks that are visible in the photographs.
Please carefully review all photos for the exact condition. The item pictured is the actual item you will receive.
Despite the wear, the display has a fantastic retro appearance and would make a great addition to a vintage vending-machine, diner, restaurant, Americana, advertising or retro-themed collection.
