1920s Hayes Equipment Wichita Kansas Advertising Visible Gas Pump Paperweight
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:34845 | Type of Advertising: Paper weight |
| Date of Creation: 1920S | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Brand: HAYES EQUIPMENT MFG. CO. | Original/Reproduction: Original |
This is a great old and original desktop advertising display or paper weight, in the form of an antique gravity feed Visible gas pump on a round base. It is made of cast metal maybe bronze, is painted red white and silver, and is about 6" tall, with a base about 3" in diameter . Cast into the base is "HAYES EQUIPMENT MFG. CO. WICHITA, KANSAS." Hayes Equipment was established in 1924, for the business of manufacturing and distributing modern gas station equipment, including this "Wichit...a Visible" dispenser, as well as Tokheim pumps and U.S. Air compressors, among other products. This model is the tapered square version. It looks great displayed with cast iron toy vehicles or in a train layout. Guaranteed all original, no touchups, no repairs, no damage. Bottom shows wear to the green felt, as seen. Any questions please reach out before auctions end
