Schermack Cast Iron Stamp Machine 1930

Schermack Cast Iron Stamp Machine 1930In the 1920's people became concerned about the transmision of desease through the handling of postage stamps Joseph Schermack designed machines such as this “profit sharing” model that sold 4 one cent stamps in a “Sanitary” cardboard folder for 5 cents. The machine was made for use on countertops in drug stores but not in Post Offices. In 1930, it cost 2 ¢ to mail a letter, that's about 30¢ by todays standards.This machine has been restored to it's original 1930's condition. It works perfectly but the postage stamps in the machine are fake copies.Size is 7" x 5" x 2".