Rare Barn Find

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

Another Rare Barn Find.   

Please don't say anything if you know where they are, as these are from a rare bus private collector.  Who knows what these are?

Does anyone know what they are worth?  🤔 (Some may have thousands of dollars in gold coins as they are very old, but we are not sure as the keys are missing.)  😁

[CrabbyMilton]

 I actually have one from when MCTS switched to electronic types in 1986. The old MILWAUKEE TRANSPORT COMPANY actually built their own in house in the early 20th century perhaps earlier. Mine does not have the lock since the key was lost so the guy I bought it from took the lock off. Most are all metal so they were built to last
I actually make practical use of mine since I save my loose change. It gets pretty heavy when it gets full but I empty it every 6 months to take my change to the bank.

[Runcutter]

I'm pretty sure the one on the left is a Main.  The one on the right is a Keene, K-25 or K-50 (25 cent piece or 50 cent piece maximum size, should be able to determine by looking at the round plate the coins go through at the top.  Keene was a successor to Johnson, and later became General Farebox - GFI.  Not sure, bus suspect the one in the middle is a Cleveland.

Fareboxes turn up on Ebay for price comparison.  My Johnson D Box, restored in very good condition was around $400 when I bought it many years ago, probably $500 today.   I have a Diamond (cylindrical) drop box, which Diamond dated to the late 1940's (showed them a picture at an APTA Conference).  Less collectible than the classic Johnson, my guess would be around $100 today. 

Likewise, the Diamond is a repository for change when I'm in a hurry.  When not, change is sorted into my old changer from when I was a driver -- more convenient to roll from there. 

Arthur

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

Oh look, we found another one in barn...

[epretot]

For as many times as my kids go in and out, I'm thinking of installing one and charging re-entry

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

For as many times as my kids go in and out, I'm thinking of installing one and charging re-entry

Great idea.  Just be sure to increase their allowance.   

[epretot]

Great idea.  Just be sure to increase their allowance.   

Ok ok...I'll ALLOW 1 free re-entry.

[luvrbus]

Ed and Janet my Eagle friends in Albuquerque have one installed in their bus named 'Bob's" bus,Bob is proud of it he shows it when you board