National Cash Register Appraisal

National Cash Register (NCR) Model with Wood-Grain Finish

This is a vintage mechanical cash register produced by The National Cash Register Company (NCR). The unit features a simulated wood-grain finish, common for industrial machines of the mid-20th century (likely 1930s-1950s), designed to blend in with wooden storefront counters. It is a full-service unit consisting of the upper register mechanism and a lower wooden cash drawer base. The machine utilizes a vertical keyboard with columns of round, cream-colored buttons for denominations and clerk identification codes. Notable features include a top glass display window showing the last transaction amount (currently 01.10) and an integrated receipt printer on the right side containing a roll of aged paper with visible staining and foxing. The condition of the item is fair to poor, showing significant signs of age and neglect. There is visible surface wear, scratches on the finish, and heavy patina on the metallic components. A large black rectangular piece, possibly a detached panel or nameplate, sits loosely on the front. The lower drawer front displays the manufacturer's gold leaf lettering: 'The National Cash Register Co.' The craftsmanship reflects the durable, heavy-duty engineering characteristic of NCR, though internal mechanical functionality would require hands-on verification due to the external accumulation of dust and moisture-related damage to the paper components.