National Cash Register (NCR) ornate mechanical cash register, Model 347
Estimated Value
$800-$2,500
Highly ornate early National Cash Register with elaborate embossed floral and scrollwork decoration, glass upper display, and a row of denomination keys including dollar and cent values. The front plaque reads 'The National Cash Register Co., Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A.' A handwritten tag indicates 'NCR Model 347 Serial #970205 Shipped From Dayton, OH Factory 1911,' which is consistent with the style and period. This is a substantial commercial register designed for retail use, notable for its decorative cast-metal case and early 20th-century craftsmanship.
Era
Early 20th Century, circa 1911
Origin
Dayton, Ohio, USA
Material
Cast metal (likely nickel-plated brass/steel), glass, painted enamel, and internal mechanical components
Condition
Good to Fair; exterior appears largely intact with attractive original decorative finish, but likely shows age-related wear, tarnish, and possible mechanical unknowns. No obvious major structural damage visible from the front.
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 18-22 inches wide, 16-20 inches tall, and 14-18 inches deep
Weight
Heavy
Authentication
Authenticity Score
High; the visible NCR plaque, period-appropriate design, and handwritten model/serial note strongly support authenticity, though the serial information should be verified for certainty.
Provenance
Likely manufactured by The National Cash Register Company in Dayton, Ohio, and originally used in a retail establishment. The handwritten note suggests factory shipment in 1911, though this should be independently verified against serial records if possible.
Historical Significance
National Cash Registers are important artifacts of American commercial history and industrial design. Early ornate NCR models are especially valued for their craftsmanship and their role in the evolution of retail accounting, anti-theft cash handling, and turn-of-the-century business technology.
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